Search Results - subject_exact:"Listed company"

How does environmental information disclosure affect corporate environmental performance? : evidence from Chinese a-share listed companies

Lin, Zehao - 2026

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Effects of climate change on firm credit risk : evidence from China

Lu, Xiaonan; Hou, Xiaohui; Zeng, Wentao - 2025

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Between public duty and private profit : government officials and real estate investments in the Cape colony, 1897-1902

Chideya, Munashe; Fourie, Johan - 2026

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Governance and value : a disaggregated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis of corporate financial performance (CFP) in Philippine publicly listed firms

Cortez, Michael Angelo A.; Rivera, John Paolo R. - 2026

We investigated the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and corporate financial performance (CFP) among publicly listed firms in the Philippines from 2015 to 2024. Utilizing Bloomberg's ESG scores, we employed a triangulated econometric framework that...

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Do CEO characteristics impact the decision to hire external auditor with forensic accounting competencies? : evidence from Jordanian listed companies

Alshurafat, Hashem; Ananzeh, Husam; Al-Msiedeen, … - 2026

This paper aims to analyze whether chief executive officer (CEO) characteristics are linked with corporate decisions to hire external auditors with forensic accounting skills.The research explores how attributes such as CEO education, compensation, age and duality influence this corporate...

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Vanishing acts : an econometric exploration of firm delistings in South Africa

Bhorat, Haroon; Neethling, Leigh; Sayed, Ayesha - 2026

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Corporate governance structures and firm value : the mediating role of financial distress in ASEAN construction companies

Firdaus, Anton; Afiah, Nunuy Nur; Suharman, Harry; … - 2026

This study tests the connectionbetween corporate governance structures and firm value, incorporating financial distress as a mediating mechanism among construction companies listed in ASEAN markets. Utilizing a sample of 58 firms drawn from an initial population of 169 companies over the...

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Shareholder empowerment and ownership structure in a free-contracting environment

Burkart, Mike; Miglietta, Salvatore; Ostergaard, Charlotte - 2026

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Board characteristics, firm performance, and institutional ownership : evidence from listed companies of Pakistan

Naz, Fadia; Hisham Bin Mohammad; Chai Aun Ooi - 2026

This study endeavors to scrutinize the impact of board characteristics on firm performance directly as well as through the moderating influence of institutional ownership. Tobin' Q and market-to-book ratio are the proxies of firm performance as dependent variable. The analytical approach...

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Board of directors' characteristics, political connection and risk disclosure : evidence from an emerging market context

Alshira'h, Ahmad Farhan - 2026

This research examines Jordanian risk disclosure policies and how board size, meeting frequency, CEO duality, and board expertise affect them, exploring how political ties moderate the link between board features and risk disclosure. In 2014-2023, the research examined 90 non-financial...

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Exploring intangible assets' contribution to capital structure in Thailand's listed companies during COVID-19

Chen, Xiaoque; Trairong Swatdikun; Pankaewta Lakkanawanit; … - 2026

This study examines whether IAS 38-recognized identifiable intangible assets (excluding goodwill) are associated with corporate leverage in Thailand, an emerging bank-dominated financial system, and whether that relationship changed after the COVID-19 shock. Panel on listed firms supports a...

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CSR disclosure and the zero-leverage phenomenon : evidence from Pakistan listed firms

Butt, Affaf Asghar; Shahzad, Aamer; Anis, Sadia; … - 2026

The effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure on zero-leverage policies is examined for listed firms at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) from 2010 to 2021. Binary logistic regression models show a statistically significant positive relationship between CSR disclosure and zero...

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Digital reputation risk disclosure and firm value : novel evidence using textual analysis of Saudi non‑financial listed companies

Sobehy, Khaled Muhammad Hosni; Mahjoub, Lassaad Ben; … - 2026

Current accounting standards do not allow recognition of intangible assets for indigenously created properties, resulting in a discrepancy between the book value and market value of firms operating within digital economies, where investments like cybersecurity and data governance are grossed up...

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The impact of voluntary IFRS adoption on financial reporting quality and firm value : evidence from listed firms in Vietnam

Nguyen, Ngoc Giau; Nguyen Ngoc Tien - 2026

As emerging economies expedite their integration into global capital markets, comprehending the implications of voluntary International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption has become increasingly critical for regulators, investors, and corporations. This study examines the influence of...

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A breach in the great wall : why are Chinese companies listed in the U.S. subject to lower disclosure standards?

Larcker, David F.; Seru, Amit; Taylor, Daniel J.; … - 2026

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Environmental, social and governance reporting quality and firm lag vs. lead performance : evidence from Sri Lankan listed companies

Patabendige, S. S. J.; Kasthuriarachchi, L. M.; … - 2026

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Capital structure decisions and business excellence : benchmarking financial performance in Vietnamese listed companies

Nguyen Duy Hung; Tuan Anh Truong - 2026

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Stock liquidity and share returns : evidence from mining companies listed on Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Moyana, Simbarashe; Magwedere, Margaret Rutendo; … - 2026

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Greenwashing and carbon risk premiums : issuer-level evidence from asian listed firms

Chan, Keith Jin Deng; Huang, Yizhou; Wan, Wilson Tsz Shing - 2026

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Dividend policy in a crisis : a pre and post-COVID-19 comparison of DJIA and DAX companies

Hamad, Mirjam; Jobbágy, Anna; Tömöri, Gergő - 2026

This study examines the shifts in dividend policy drivers for companies listed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and Deutscher Aktienindex (DAX) by comparing the pre-COVID-19 (2015-2019) and post-COVID-19 (2020- 2024) periods. Employing a two-stage methodology, we first use factor...

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IPO audit contingent fees and earnings reversal

Du, Yu; Sun, Ziwen; Lu, Junwei; Yang, Laifeng - 2026

This study investigates how contingent fees in initial public offering (IPO) audits affect earnings reversals. Using a sample of Chinese firms with IPOs, we find that higher contingent fees are associated with a greater likelihood of post-IPO performance deterioration and worse firm outcomes....

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Financial flexibility, corporate governance, and firm performance : evidence from Chinese A-share listed firms

Cao, Xuan; Norfaiezah Sawandi; Ahmad, Saudah - 2026

This study examines the relationship between financial flexibility and firm performance, and the moderating role of corporate-governance mechanisms, using a large panel of Chinese A-share non-financial listed companies over 2017-2024. Financial flexibility reflects a firm's capacity to access...

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The role of firm attributes in shaping value relevance : evidence from Saudi Arabia

Al Naim, Abdulaziz S.; Alomair, Abdulrahman; Farley, Alan; … - 2026

This study examines the moderating effect of firm attributes on the value relevance of accounting information in Saudi Arabia. Using a sample of 630 firm-year observations from 126 Saudi listed firms over 2018-2022, the research evaluates whether audit quality, size, leverage, growth potential,...

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Countercyclical policy bank loans and economic stability : evidence from China's listed firms

Xiong, Jian; Yin, Wei; Li, Guangzi; Zhou, Peng - 2026

This paper examines the underexplored role of China's policy bank loans as a countercyclical tool for stabilizing economic fluctuations, complementing conventional fiscal and monetary policies. Utilizing panel data on Chinese listed companies from 2005 to 2023, we demonstrate that policy bank...

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Board diversity, diversity policies, and firm value : diversity performance as a mediating channel in ASEAN-5 listed companies

Pratama, Arie; Yadiati, Winwin; Jaenudin, Edi; Kamal, … - 2026

This study examines the association among board diversity, diversity policies, diversity performance, and firm value in ASEAN-5 listed companies: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. Board diversity is measured through gender diversity, national diversity,...

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Linking executive pay to ESG criteria : an analysis of current practice in German listed firms

Spallek, Franziska; Bastini, Karola - 2026

This study examines how executive compensation systems can incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives to support sustainable corporate behavior. It develops a conceptual framework that specifies key principles and design characteristics of ESG-linked incentives and...

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Spillover effect of national audits on the external auditing of non-state-owned listed companies : evidence from China

Bao, Luri - 2026

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Mechanism of innovation and standardization driving company competitiveness in the digital economy

Yang, Jing; Zhou, Lijun; Qu, Yuyang; Jin, Xiang; Fang, … - 2023

Data have changed the characteristics of the global value chain in the context of digital economy. Standards and innovation are the key facilitators of digital economy. Considering the collaborative development of innovation and standardization, this paper constructs a theoretical model of the...

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Polarized corporate boards

Hoang, Thao; Ngo, Phong T. H.; Zhang, Le - 2025

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ESG performance and audit pricing : the moderating effect of family firm status

Oussii, Ahmed Atef; Jeriji, Maher; Chebbi, Kaouther - 2026

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Investee peers and corporate social responsibility : evidence from U.S. listed firms

Qiao, Xinhao; He, Jinyu; Bian, Xueying; Ling, Yan - 2026

Peer effects are a powerful driver of firms’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. Extending beyond existing research that primarily focuses on industry and community peers, we propose that firms sharing a common institutional investor form a distinct and influential group of peers,...

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The effect of financial mismatch on corporate ESG performance : evidence from Chinese A-share companies

Li, Xiaoli; Heng, Wenxin; Zeng, Hangyu; Xian, Chengyi - 2025

This study examines the effect of financial mismatch on corporate ESG performance in the context of China's developmental strategy and its dual-carbon goals. Using panel data for Chinese A-share firms spanning 2009-2023 and employing fixed-effects regression models, we find that financial...

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The impact of climate risk on corporate financialization : based on empirical evidence of Chinese A-share listed companies

Lu, Hongjian; Tang, Jingjing; Song, Zhengge - 2025

Climate risk, as a significant factor affecting human sustainable development, has emerged as a focal topic of concern for governments and all sectors of society. Using a dataset from China's Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share markets spanning 2007 to 2019, this study empirically examines how climate...

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The impact of environmental, social, and governance factors on the financial performance of S&P 500 listed firms**

Mu, Xiaobo; Walker, Thomas - 2026

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Political affiliation and executive reduce holdings : evidence from private listed companies in China

Yang, Wenhao; Huang, Yuanzhe; Zhong, Changbiao - 2026

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Impact of environmental protection tax on enterprise digital transformation : evidence from Chinese listed firms

Zhang, Xinyu; Liu, Yixuan; Yu, Shaoze; Lin, Ouwen; Meng, Lu - 2025

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Spatial effect in corporate intelligent manufacturing : empirical evidence from Chinese listed companies

Pan, Xiaozhen; Lin, Siqi - 2026

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Detecting corporate ESG performance : the role of ESG materiality in corporate financial performance and risks

Yang, Sharon S.; Huang, Jr-Wei; Chen, Hong-Yi; Tsay, … - 2025

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Corporate governance and dividend distribution decision : a study of listed consumer goods companies in Nigeria

Danjuma, Kwarbai Jerry; Adebayo, Olaoye Samuel; Emeke, … - 2026

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CEO as board chair in listed family firms : a test of the performance effects during an economic crisis

Cambrea, Domenico Rocco; Ponomareva, Yuliya; Quarato, Fabio - 2025

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Does corporate policy risk affect stock liquidity? : panel data evidence from listed Companies in a Major Emerging Market

Sahu, Asis Kumar; Debata, Byomakesh; Gherghina, Ştefan … - 2025

This study examines the impact of firms' overall corporate policy risk on stock liquidity. This study constructs a novel overall corporate policies risk index (PRI) for firms by capturing risk embedded in managers' different policy decisions, such as investment, financing, diversification, and...

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