Journal of Business & Economic Policy

The Effect of Financial Market on Major Financial Intermediaries. The Case of Jordanian Financial Market
Dr. Fouzan Al Qaisi, Dr. Asem Tahtamouni

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to examine the impact of the Jordanian financial market on major financial sectors (such as the Banking Sector) and show the relationship that connects Banks within the financial market. To achieve this goal, this paper uses a sample of Five Commercial Banks listed in Amman Stock Exchange. Therefore, this paper will clarify how these Banks operate during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and how they minimize the risk during and after the crisis by evaluating the financial positions of these Banks from the period 2003 until 2013. This will clarify the different procedures of dealing with obstacles of managers for the bank.

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