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Corporate governance, disclosure and firm performance: empirical findings from Malaysia

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  • Nik Mohamad Zaki Nik Salleh
  • Chong Lee-Lee
  • Prem Lal Joshi
  • Shaista Wasiuzamman

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This study examines the effect of corporate governance, disclosure and firm characteristics on firm performance by taking data from the 2013 financial year annual reports of large public listed companies (based on market capitalisation) in Malaysia. Using multiple regression analysis, this study finds that the effect on firm performance, namely ROA, ROE and Tobin's Q, is different. Board size, the percentage of independent directors on the board and percentage of ownership concentration in firms have a significant negative relationship with ROA. ROE shows a significant negative association with board size, AC independence and ownership concentration. Tobin's Q only shows a significant negative relationship with board size. The findings in this study contribute to literature that good corporate governance characteristics, appropriate disclosure of corporate governance information and firm characteristics have improved the performance of listed companies in Malaysia. The study also suggests limitations and directions for future research.

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  • Nik Mohamad Zaki Nik Salleh & Chong Lee-Lee & Prem Lal Joshi & Shaista Wasiuzamman, 2019. "Corporate governance, disclosure and firm performance: empirical findings from Malaysia," Afro-Asian Journal of Finance and Accounting, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(3), pages 269-290.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:afasfa:v:9:y:2019:i:3:p:269-290
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    1. Mohit Pathak & Arti Chandani, 2023. "Board composition, executive compensation, and financial performance: panel evidence from India," International Journal of Disclosure and Governance, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 20(4), pages 359-373, December.

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