Deposit insurance structure and deposit growth dynamics: a cross-country empirical exploration

This study investigates the impact of Deposit Insurance Systems (DISs) structure on deposit growth across 40 major global economies. Using panel data regression and an instrumental variable model, we find that government-administered DISs significantly reduce deposit growth, particularly in develope...

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Main Authors: Avik Ghosh, Ankit Magotra
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Cogent Economics & Finance
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23322039.2025.2483865
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description This study investigates the impact of Deposit Insurance Systems (DISs) structure on deposit growth across 40 major global economies. Using panel data regression and an instrumental variable model, we find that government-administered DISs significantly reduce deposit growth, particularly in developed economies where private administration is preferred. A key contribution is the identification of DIS implementation timelines as a critical determinant of deposit dynamics. Countries introducing DISs post-2005 experience stronger deposit growth, while earlier adopters show mixed outcomes. The study also uncovers economic-size-specific heterogeneity, revealing that developed nations favor private DISs frameworks, whereas emerging economies lean towards government-backed models. This research provides novel insights into how the DIS administration influences depositor confidence and financial stability. The findings highlight the need for policymakers to tailor their DIS frameworks to national economic structures, ensuring an optimal balance between depositor protection, financial resilience, and systemic risk mitigation.
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spelling doaj-art-7b9e4bc59d3841e3a08757b3d76f27f02025-08-20T02:42:05ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Economics & Finance2332-20392025-12-0113110.1080/23322039.2025.2483865Deposit insurance structure and deposit growth dynamics: a cross-country empirical explorationAvik Ghosh0Ankit Magotra1Reserve Bank of India, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaReserve Bank of India, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaThis study investigates the impact of Deposit Insurance Systems (DISs) structure on deposit growth across 40 major global economies. Using panel data regression and an instrumental variable model, we find that government-administered DISs significantly reduce deposit growth, particularly in developed economies where private administration is preferred. A key contribution is the identification of DIS implementation timelines as a critical determinant of deposit dynamics. Countries introducing DISs post-2005 experience stronger deposit growth, while earlier adopters show mixed outcomes. The study also uncovers economic-size-specific heterogeneity, revealing that developed nations favor private DISs frameworks, whereas emerging economies lean towards government-backed models. This research provides novel insights into how the DIS administration influences depositor confidence and financial stability. The findings highlight the need for policymakers to tailor their DIS frameworks to national economic structures, ensuring an optimal balance between depositor protection, financial resilience, and systemic risk mitigation.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23322039.2025.2483865Deposit insurancedeposit growthdepositors’ confidenceinstrument variableheterogeneityG18
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depositors’ confidence
instrument variable
heterogeneity
G18
title Deposit insurance structure and deposit growth dynamics: a cross-country empirical exploration
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title_full_unstemmed Deposit insurance structure and deposit growth dynamics: a cross-country empirical exploration
title_short Deposit insurance structure and deposit growth dynamics: a cross-country empirical exploration
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topic Deposit insurance
deposit growth
depositors’ confidence
instrument variable
heterogeneity
G18
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23322039.2025.2483865
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