Determinants of operational efficiency: the case of Saudi Banks

Abstract The study determines the factors that can affect operational efficiency of Saudi commercial banks. It uses data listed banks from period 2010 to 2017. panel estimation technique pooled ordinary least squares is used with random and fixed effects estimations find significant factors. Based on Hausman test (1978) results are for discussion. influenced by same highlighted different economies, a certain exception. Capital adequacy, profitability, bank size have an adverse influence efficiency. Contrary this it positively related liquidity asset quality. will be useful policymakers managers support effective role in improvement financial sector which also part Kingdom’s vision 2030 development plan.