This study analyzed the determinants of investments in securities by banks using the generalized method of moments regression technique. The results showed significant effects of continuous partial adjustments in the government securities held, capitalization, loan performance and bank size. To ensure continued demand for Government securities, regulatory measures aimed at safeguarding capital adequacy and promoting competition in the banking sector are recommended.
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Kenneth Alpha Egesa, Bruno Max Ocaya, Leonard Kiboijana Atuhaire, Yeko Mwanga, Tom Nyanzi Makumbi, et al. (2015). Determinants of Investment in Government Securities by Banks in Uganda. International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences, 3(3), 294-302. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijefm.20150303.26
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Kenneth Alpha Egesa; Bruno Max Ocaya; Leonard Kiboijana Atuhaire; Yeko Mwanga; Tom Nyanzi Makumbi, et al. Determinants of Investment in Government Securities by Banks in Uganda. Int. J. Econ. Finance Manag. Sci. 2015, 3(3), 294-302. doi: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20150303.26
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