We examine the persistence in analysts' relative earnings forecast accuracy. When analysts are ranked into forecast accuracy quintiles, calculated over all the firms they cover in each year, we find that 52% (45%) of superior (inferior) analysts, i.e. analysts in the lowest (highest) quintile,...

Purpose: This paper examines whether increased director workloads are benefiting firms or are causing directors to become too busy, resulting in lower director attendance and weaker firm performance. Design/methodology/approach: This paper conducts empirical analysis of the relationships...

Purpose: This study aims to document the variation in director attendance rates around the world and investigate the influence of cross-country differences in law and infrastructure on director attendance practices. Design/methodology/approach: Director attendance data are hand-collected from...