scholarly journals An assessment of corporate governance in financial institutions in Barbados

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Wood ◽  
Keisha Small
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Regulatory Agencies ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Oecd Principles ◽  
Governance Index ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice ◽  
Best Fit

The objective of this paper is to provide an assessment of corporate governance in selected financial institutions in Barbados. The instrument used for measuring corporate governance practice is derived from the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) Corporate Governance Guidelines (2013) and the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance (OECD, 2004). A corporate governance index is developed to best fit the domestic financial system. The results indicate that the five financial institutions are highly compliant with the corporate governance guidelines. The corporate governance index ranges from 75 to 92 on a scale of 0 to 100 in ascending order of good corporate governance. Commercial banks obtained the highest corporate governance rankings. This result is not surprising since the banks operating in Barbados are affiliates of foreign-owned and domiciled financial institutions. They are therefore monitored by multiple local, regional and international regulatory agencies. This paper is the first such research effort for the Barbadian economy. The findings should be beneficial to many persons, including top management (CEO, Chairman, Board of Directors), shareholders and other stakeholders, regulators and future researchers.

scholarly journals Is good corporate governance practice the panacea for small-to-medium businesses operating in the South African retail sector?

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 579-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athenia Bongani Sibindi ◽  
Augustine Oghenetejiri Aren
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Retail Sector ◽  
Flow Management ◽  
Cash Flow Management ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice

The small, micro and medium business enterprises (SMMEs) sector is universally acclaimed for fostering economic growth in many economies. The health of this sector is largely premised on the observance of good corporate governance tenets. The purpose of this paper is to determine whether good corporate governance practice has been firmly embedded in the small-to-medium enterprise (SMMEs) sector in South Africa. In this study we interrogate the influence of good internal control systems, with a special focus on cash flow management practices on the survival or growth of the SMMEs. This paper utilised qualitative research methods and employed the survey technique amongst the SMMES operating in the retail sector of Pretoria in South Africa. We find evidence that good corporate governance practices enhance cash flow management processes. This is extremely important to the survival of a business, particularly small businesses, and poor corporate governance practices lead to weak cash flow management systems, which can thus lead to small business failure. We also proffer policy advice as to the remedial actions needed to safeguard this sector

scholarly journals Pengaruh E-Banking dan Good Corporate Governance terhadap Kinerja Perbankan di Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Wisnu Handoyo Murti
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Regression ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Planning Strategies ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aims to examine the effect of e-banking and the implication of good corpoarte governance on banks performance. The rapid movement of digital technology in dealing with transaction provides both challange and opportunities. Banks, should understand the digital trend to survive in digital era, while the good corporate governance practice will impact banks performance through planning strategies and decision making. This paper use panel regression to analyze the data, and banks that listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange is used as sample. The result indicates that e-banking, board size, and institutional ownership do not statistically significant in influencing banks performance. While ownership concentration and independent commissioner has positive effect on banks performance.

Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria's Draft Revised Code of Corporate Governance: An Appraisal

2011 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 280-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nat Ofo
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Securities And Exchange Commission ◽  
Final Version ◽  
Draft Code ◽  
Corporate Governance Code ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice ◽  
Code Of Corporate Governance

AbstractIn furtherance of its role to entrench good corporate governance practice in Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria published a draft revised Code of Corporate Governance. It is intended that this revised code will replace the country's current corporate governance code which came into force in 2003. This article sets out a thorough examination of the draft code with a view to appraising whether the final version of the code will be well-suited to meet its desired goals. Consequently, some of its provisions have been critically reviewed while others have been acclaimed. Furthermore, the article draws attention to the increased responsibility of the Securities and Exchange Commission in establishing good corporate governance practice and makes extensive suggestions in this regard.

scholarly journals An Overview of Corporate Governance Practice in Companies Listed on the Libyan Stock Market

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 287-304
Author(s):  
Salem Amara
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Stock Market ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Emerging Stock Markets ◽  
Oecd Principles ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice

The corporate governance concept has recently become a major issue in the corporate practices of both developed and developing countries alike. Corporate governance is considered to be a tremendously important topic in many countries around the world; specifically within the emerging stock markets in order to protect the minority of shareholders. The aim of this research is to investigate corporate governance practices in companies listed on the Libyan stock exchange. In particular, to investigate whether corporate governance practices in these companies meet international standards of corporate governance and to identify the main obstacles to implementing them. The concept of corporate governance, corporate governance practices in developing countries, the Libyan stock market and OECD principles of corporate governance were discussed. A close-ended questionnaire was the main method for data collection. 100 questionnaires were distributed to the participants of the study, and only 76 questionnaires usable for analysis were received. Several issues related to corporate governance, depending on OCED principles, were investigated. The results revealed that corporate governance practice in the companies under investigation fit with OCED principles of corporate governance in some aspects and do not fit in others. Furthermore, the most important obstacles were perceived impeding corporate governance practice in companies listed in the Libyan stock market are "lack of compliance with the laws governing the work of companies" and "high cost of applying corporate governance rules". (JEL G30) Keywords: Corporate governance, the Libyan stock exchange, developing countries, OCED principles of corporate governance

scholarly journals Good Corporate Governance Practices in Family Business: A Case Study in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Daniel Yudistya Wardhana
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Quantitative Model ◽  
Financial Report ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Limited Opportunity ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice

Good corporate governance (GCG) practices have been broadly acknowledged in both industry and government these days. In general, good execution and practice of good corporate governance indicate thehealth of corporations. The awareness of good corporate governance practice developed among familybusiness regardless the size of the business. Thus, this research aims to explore the general perception offamily business towards the good corporate governance practices and the importance of good corporategovernance in their business. The focus of this study is family business in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia.This research uses descriptive and quantitative model. Every data that was obtained from the respondents willbe described in detail and explained with quantitative model to analysis the implementation of good corporategovernance in SMEs. The results from 60 family businesses show that mostly the SMEs understand thatcompany financial and non-financial report should be reported on regular basis (mean= 2.83) they alsodiscloses the internal salary system to the employee (mean= 2.68) it might be due to the directcommunication by the owner or management to the employees. SMEs agree that detailed job description isnecessary (mean= 2.97) as well as standard operational procedure document (mean= 2.67). Also, most ofSMEs agree that a regular payment period is important (mean= 3.58) and reporting the tax on time(mean=3.27). SMEs agree that the owners or family members should be independent in recruiting employees(mean=2.55) and deciding company strategies (mean=2.43) and SMEs perception of fairness showed thatfamily member have limited opportunity to work at the company (mean=3.30).

scholarly journals Corporate governance in Islamic financial institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-82
Author(s):  
Vjollca Istrefi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
The Government ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice ◽  
Current Blockage

The most recent and severe financial crisis followed by the failure of the most important financial players in the world economy has raised doubts about the way the government system works. This has been crucial to understanding the significance of good corporate governance practices, able to sustain the current blockage in the most vital financial negotiations. Therefore, interest in corporate governance has grown and attracted considerable attention in both developed and less-developed countries (Mallin, 2004; Solomon & Solomon, 2004; Sternberg, 2004). Hence, the study is based on a theoretical approach, and confronts the traditional and Islamic corporate governance, analyzing the essential differences that have highlighted the necessity of finding an alternative model to the traditional one. Comparing the two models of corporate governance, in their authentic form, it easily gives rise to discrepancies. The most important divergence between the two models derived from the fact that in the Islamic model the corporate governance practice is based on the religious principles and God and Islam are the main participants in it. This is in contrast to the conventional philosophy that focuses on the material aspects and the main objective is to create and increase shareholders’ value throughout the time.

scholarly journals Effect of Corporate Governance Practice and Bank Regulatory Capital on Performance: Evidence from Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 838-862
Author(s):  
Adamu Yahaya ◽  
Fauziah Mahat ◽  
Jamilu Abdulkadir
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Executive Directors ◽  
Regulatory Capital ◽  
Ordinary Least Square ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice ◽  
Positive Effect

This study examine the effect of corporate governance practice and regulatory capital on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study employed a panel data, covering 9 years period across 14 listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. An ordinary least square (OLS) regression was used to analyzed the data for the study. Breausch and Pagan LM and hausman test were conducted to ascertain the best model between pooled OLS, random effect and fixed effect. The study found that board size, non-executive directors and bank regulatory capital have a significant positive effect on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria, while role duality was insignificant. Based on the findings, the study recommend compliance to any good corporate governance practice and bank regulatory capital to maintain healthy banks.

scholarly journals Environmental Constraints of Corporate Governance : Evidence in Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 134-148
Author(s):  
Patrick Obeng Danso ◽  
Yusheng Kong ◽  
Michael Owusu Akomeah ◽  
Stephen Owusu Afriyie
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Environmental Constraints ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
The World ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice ◽  
Laws And Regulations

The pertinence of corporate governance doctrines in the management of corporate organisations cannot be overlooked (underestimated). The increasing influence of principles of corporate governance around the world has been greatly linked to the recent corporate frauds and scandals. These frauds and scandals are largely the outcome from the failure of authorities of countries to effectively implement the legal and regulatory frameworks pertaining to corporate governance. Ghana is archetypal in regards to the failure of authorities to enforce the laws and regulations in relation to corporate governance. During the enforcement of the laws and regulations of corporate governance, some vitally important issues are either overlooked or deliberately deserted. This paper attempts to examine the legal and regulatory framework of Ghana in respect of corporate governance and points out the importance of conforming to good corporate governance. It also accentuates prevailing issues of corporate governance practice in Ghana. It finally makes some recommendations, which are considered the major contribution of this paper.

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