Bankruptcy system reform and shadow banking activities of non-financial enterprises: evidence from China

Shihui Li, Bo Yuan and Mengzhe Li

Asian Review of Accounting, 2026, 1-23

Abstract: PurposeBankruptcy system reform is an effective measure to improve judicial efficiency in bankruptcy proceedings and protect the legitimate rights and interests of creditors. It plays an important role in promoting the development of credit markets.Design/methodology/approachBased on a quasi-natural experiment of establishing bankruptcy court in China, this paper examines the impact of the establishment of bankruptcy court on shadow banking activities of non-financial enterprises, using a multi-period difference-in-differences model with China's A-share listed enterprises as the research object from 2016 to 2022.FindingsThe findings show that the establishment of bankruptcy court increases the scale of shadow banking activities of non-financial enterprises. Furthermore, enhancing creditor protection and increasing management risk preference play important mechanism effect. Bankruptcy law enforcement efficiency demonstrates a strong moderating effect.Originality/valueThis study provides empirical evidence for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of bankruptcy system reform and offers instructive insights for activating informal finance, regulating shadow banking activities and maintaining financial market stability.

Keywords: Bankruptcy system reform; Shadow banking activities; Bankruptcy court; Creditor protection (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1108/ARA-12-2025-0451

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