Tunisian corporate bond market liquidity: a qualitative approach

Olfa Berrich and Halim Dabbou

Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, 2023, vol. 15, issue 5, 795-819

Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to explore the failures of Tunisian secondary corporate bond market liquidity to understand the determinants of corporate bond market liquidity at large. Design/methodology/approach - We adopted a qualitative approach to studying the Tunisian Stock Exchange. Dealers’ perceptions were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews; the data was recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed. Findings - Secondary corporate bond market failures are due, in part, to microstructural choices – especially the use of an over-the-counter market as a trading venue. The absence of a corporate bond yield curve, a narrow investor base, market participants’ lack of financial education and authorities’ attitudes are equally responsible. Research limitations/implications - This study is useful to researchers, policymakers and practitioners, as it identifies microstructural and other factors affecting the Tunisian secondary corporate bond market. We interviewed only Tunisian dealers while ignoring other categories of market participants. Furthermore, a focus group discussion could have improved our understanding of the determinants of the Tunisian secondary corporate bond market. Originality/value - This paper aimed to qualitatively discuss several issues related to the Tunisian secondary corporate bond market. To date, little academic research has addressed this topic in the illiquid and non-transparent corporate bond markets.

Keywords: Market liquidity; Corporate bonds; OTC market; Semi-structured interview; Tunisian market (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/QRFM-04-2021-0057

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