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Do the characteristics of the board chairman have an effect on corporate performance? Empirical evidence from Saudi Arabia
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 8, Iss 4, Pp e09286- (2022)
- Authors:
- Yahya Ali Al-Matari
Abstract:The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of corporate governance, especially the characteristics of the chairman of the board of directors (BC) (tenure, expertise and directorships) on corporate performance (CP). It was conducted with dat...
The performance of retail investors, trading intensity and time in the market: evidence from an emerging stock market
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 7, Iss 12, Pp e08583- (2021)
- Authors:
- Urbi Garay
- Fredy Pulga
Abstract:We analyze all stock transactions executed by the universe of individual (or retail) investors of the Colombian Stock Exchange (5,380,810 trades performed by 42,211 individual investors between 2006 and 2016). Retail investors had negative abnormal ret...
The willingness of cooperative societies to sponsor house ownership in Akure, Nigeria
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 7, Iss 5, Pp e06950- (2021)
- Authors:
- Julius Olujimi
- Olukayode Rotowa
- Tosin Fasina
Abstract:Housing cooperatives are the organizations among others, which have played important roles in meeting the housing needs of people. In Nigeria, housing finance is through the formal and informal institutions; and personal residences accounted between 75...
Financial transaction tax, liquidity, and informational efficiency: Evidence from Italy
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 7, Iss 3, Pp e06416- (2021)
- Authors:
- Valentina Galvani
- Matthew Ackman
Abstract:This study investigates whether the liquidity of medium-sized and large caps has been differently affected by the Italian Financial Transaction Tax, among the firms subject to the tax. We evaluate changes in mean and median bid-ask spreads and Amihud (...
Impact of education, age and gender on investor's sentiment: A survey of practitioners9
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 7, Iss 3, Pp e06495- (2021)
Abstract:The field of behavioral finance lacks a homogeneous and structured theoretical framework. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to further systematization in the field by analyzing the impacts of education, gender and age on investor behavior and ...
Breadth and depth outreach of Islamic cooperatives: do size, non-performing finance, and grant matter?
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 6, Iss 7, Pp e04472- (2020)
Abstract:This study aimed to calculate the breadth, depth, and overall outreach score with case studies of several Islamic cooperatives in East Java. Generally, the level of this outreach is not too high, but it continuously showed an increase from 2014 to 2018...
Accountants perception of the factors influencing auditors' ethical behaviour in Nigeria
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 6, Iss 6, Pp e04271- (2020)
Abstract:This paper examines the perception of accountants (chartered and non-chartered) of the personal factors influencing auditors' ethical behaviours in Nigeria. Data were obtained from 152 accountants (80 chartered and 72 non-chartered) in Lagos State Nige...
The effect of fair valuation on banks' earnings quality: empirical evidence from developed and emerging European countries
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 6, Iss 12, Pp e05659- (2020)
- Authors:
- Andras Takacs
- Tamas Szucs
- Daniel Kehl
Abstract:This study investigates average earnings quality (AEQ) and its determinants in the European banking sector based on data of 409 European banks from the period 2006–2018. We utilize the intensity of fair valuation, average annual interest change, and fi...
Innovative strategies and corporate profitability: the positive resources dependence from political network
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 6, Iss 4, Pp e03788- (2020)
- Authors:
- Son Kien Nguyen
- Xuan Vinh Vo
- Thi Minh Tuyet Vo
Abstract:This research investigates the join effects of political network and innovation strategies on corporate profitability. By using the qualified survey sample of over 2600 firms, located in around 10 provinces of Vietnam, during the 10 year from 2005 to 2...
Islamic finance and food commodity trading: is there a chance to hedge against price volatility and enhance food security?
Publication Type:Academic Journal
Source(s):Heliyon, Vol 6, Iss 11, Pp e05355- (2020)
- Authors:
- Madina Kalimullina
- Mikhail (Shamil) Orlov
Abstract:This paper evaluates current food commodity trading from the Shariah point of view, which is particularly relevant for the MENA region. It focuses on futures contracts as the main instrument for grain trading and analyzes the traders’ activities. Throu...