Essays about: "board independence"

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1. 1. Corporate governance and financial institutions performance

   University essay from

   Author : William Pitsinki; Jonathan Westh; [2023-06-30]
   Keywords : Financial Institutions; Performance; Board Independence; Shareholder Rights; Creditor Rights; ROA; Tobin’s Q;

   Abstract : The primary aim of this thesis was to examine the relationship between board independence and financial institutions performance, while also examining the moderation effect on the institutional factors of shareholder and creditor rights on the association between board independence and performance. Using 2000 firm year observations across 25 different countries, a panel data regression was conducted to develop understanding of said relationship. READ MORE

3. 2. Impact of Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Total, Systematic, Market, and Insolvency Risk of Fintech

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Sandun Randombage; Sudharshani Ramesh; [2023]
   Keywords : Fintech; Corporate Governance; Total Risk; Systematic Risk; Market Risk; Insolvency Risk;

   Abstract : Corporate governance practices of fintech companies have caused to increase in risk or caused to decrease in the risks. This study is mainly focused to identify the impact of corporate governance mechanisms, especially board structure and ownership structure, on the market-based risk of fintech companies. READ MORE

4. 3. What Difference Does It Make? : Comparative Panel Data Analysis of the Relationship Between CSR Initiatives and Board Composition in Sweden and the United States

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE); Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Kristina Björling; Viktor Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : CSR; ESG; Corporate Governance; Gender Diversity; Board Independence; CEO Duality; Inclusion; Board Compositions; Agency Theory; Resource Dependence Theory; Critical Mass Theory; Hofstede’s National Cultural Theory.;

   Abstract : More companies have responded to the call for action, increasing their attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Corporate governance structures have proven to have an effect on how well companies are able to facilitate a sustainable trajectory, all influenced by values and norms. READ MORE

5. 4. Staying alive - On the composition of corporate boards and financial distress risk

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Markus Nilsson; Joel Robling; [2023]
   Keywords : Corporate governance; Financial distress; Agency theory; Logistic regression; Board composition;

   Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between corporate governance and financial distress, considering a sample of 237 publicly listed Swedish firms between 2011 and 2021. The two phenomena have been frequently discussed in academia, and in line with prior literature, an agency theory perspective permeates the analysis. READ MORE

6. 5. Board Effectiveness and Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Nathalie Sandström; Sara Spodenkiewicz; [2023]
   Keywords : Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Board Effectiveness; Disclosures; Artificial Intelligence; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : As a relatively new phenomenon, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already proven itself to carry the ability to transform modern-day society. With increased AI use becoming more and more prevalent, both its benefits and potential consequences come to light. READ MORE