Junket Operation: Macao’s Growing Pains or Stimulants?

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-42
Author(s):  
Jieqi Guan ◽  
Ming Liu ◽  
Yui-yip Lau
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Inspection System ◽  
Significant Drop ◽  
Growing Pains ◽  
Research Gap

Two serious junket incidents happened in Macao in 2014 and 2015 which led to the significant drop in gross gaming revenue lasting for 27 consecutive months. In this paper, we investigate the importance of junket operation towards gaming companies’ financial performance and the interaction between the performance of corporate governance and junket operation. This study uses regression analysis to examine the relationships among corporate governance, financial performance, and junket promoters in Macao’s gaming tourism industry as well as the differences between those relationships under different economic conditions. The resultsreflect that when economy is booming, the corporate governance performance of gaming operators shows a decreasing trend. Under the control of corporate governance, the gaming operators tend to cooperate with junket promoters in a positive manner. In contrast, the junket operation brings negative impact on casino incomewithout the interaction of corporate governance, especially during booming economic periods. The result is aligned with the actual commission percentage over casino revenue, corporate governance score, and EPS of gaming operators. In a gaming sector, the junket operation towards casino profit and its interaction with corporate governance still overlooked in the academic study. This study not only fills in the research gap, but also provides constructive suggestions for Macao government to optimize the gaming inspection system and the rules on junket operations.

Junket Operation, Macao’s Growing Pains or Stimulants?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jieqi Guan ◽  
Ming Liu
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Inspection System ◽  
Significant Drop ◽  
Gaming Industry ◽  
Growing Pains ◽  
Corporate Governance Quality ◽  
The Relationship

Two serious junket incidents happened in Macao in 2014 and 2015 which led to the significant drop in gross gaming revenue lasting for 27 consecutive months. Therefore, this paper intends to investigate the importance of junket operation towards gaming companies’ financial performance and also its interaction with the quality of corporate governance. This study uses regression analysis to investigate the relationships among corporate governance, financial performance, and junket promoters in Macao’s gaming industry as well as the differences between those relationships under different economic conditions. The result reflects that when economy is growing, the corporate governance quality of gaming operators shows a decreasing trend. Under the control of corporate governance, the gaming operators tend to cooperate with junket promoters in a positive manner. In contrast, without the interaction of corporate governance, the junket operation brings negative impact on casino income, especially during booming economic periods. The result is consistent with the actual commission percentage over casino revenue, corporate governance score, and EPS for gaming operators. The extant literature mainly focuses on the relationship between corporate governance and firm’s financial performance. In gaming sector, the importance of junket operation towards casino profit and its interaction with corporate governance leaves much to be explored in the related academia. This study not only fills in the research gap, but also provides constructive suggestions for Macao government to improve the gaming inspection system as well as the rules on junket operations.

scholarly journals The relationship between corporate governance and financial performance of small corporations in Australia

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongqiang Li ◽  
Anona Armstrong ◽  
Andrew Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Latent Constructs ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
The Relationship

This paper examines a widely explored but yet to be confirmed relationship between two latent constructs - corporate governance and financial performance of small corporations in Australia. Prior studies have either focused on larger organisations or isolated corporate governance mechanisms in small firms. However, few have examined how corporate governance mechanisms, as a bundle, relate to small corporations. This study fills this gap by empirically analysing the aforementioned relationship using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Based on 387 responses from small corporations, the results show that corporate governance bundles measured by the extant literature, has a negative impact on the financial performance of small corporations. The result calls for a stakeholder approach to the governance needs of small corporations.

Corporate governance and performance of medium-sized firms in Nigeria: does sustainability initiative matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-427
Author(s):  
Babatunji Samuel Adedeji ◽  
Tze San Ong ◽  
Md Uzir Hossain Uzir ◽  
Abu Bakar Abdul Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The non-existence of the corporate governance (CG) concept for practices by non-financial medium-sized firms (MSFs) in Nigeria informed. This study aims to determine whether CG practices influence firms’ performance and whether sustainability initiative (SI) mediates the relationship between CG and MSFs’ performance in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A total of 300 firms were selected on convenience sampling basis from South Western Nigeria using a structured questionnaire. The authors used Statistical Package for Social Sciences for exploratory data analysis and hypotheses were tested using covariance-based structural equation modelling. Findings The results show that CG has a significant positive effect on performance [financial performance (FNP) and non-financial performance (NFP)] and SI. SI has a mixed impact on performance, e.g. a significant positive impact on NFP but insignificant negative impact on FNP. Similarly, SI has a combined mediating effect in the relationship between CG and performance, e.g. fully mediates CG → NFP and does not mediate CG → FNP. Firms are to invest in social and environmental initiatives substantially. CG codes will complement the International Financial Reporting Standards for MSFs. Research limitations/implications This study supports the assumptions of theories (institutional, stakeholder and agency) as the basis for the usage of multiple approaches to determine the outcome of hypotheses, especially in developing climes. Practical implications The study contributes to CG and performance literature by examining the mediating effects of SI. The paper also shows the necessity to emphasise NFP aspect. Policymakers should evolve CG codes to encourage stakeholders to believe more in the corporate existence of MSFs for strengthening capital-base and quality personnel engagement. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first empirical attempts showing the evidence on the relationship between CG and NFP in Nigeria.

PENGARUH MEKANISME CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAP MANAJEMEN LABA DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Movie Rahmatika Suryani
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Earning Management ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Ownership Effect

The main objective of this research is to demonstrate empirically the effect of corporate governance mechanism, such as : board independent, audit committee, institutional ownership, and managerial ownership on the earning management. This research also to demonstrate empirically the effect of earning management on the financial performance in the manufacturing companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Samples were taken from the financial statements and annual report companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2011-2013. The sample was selected using sensus sampling method and acquired 206 companies. Using SPSS version 18 with the method of multiple regression analysis and simple regression analysis with a significance level of 5% specified. The results of this study show that (1) board independent has no effect on earning management, (2) audit committee has no effect on earning management, (3) institutional ownership effect on earning management, (4) managerial ownership effect on earning management, (5) on earning management effect on financial performance measured by ROA and ROE

scholarly journals The financial impacts of board mechanisms on performance: The case of listed Moroccan banks

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-113
Author(s):  
Issam El Idrissi ◽  
◽  
Youssef Alami ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose: The present study examines the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on listed Moroccan banks' financial performance. Research methodology: This study investigates the relationship between listed banks' governance mechanisms and financial performance in the CSE for six years between 2014-2019. This study employs three performance measures, return on assets, return on equity, and Tobin's Q, to determine bank performance. This research uses the GMM EGLS approach to analyze data. In the first phase of this empirical research, we did use OLS, Fixed Effects, and Radom Effects regressions to show their inefficiency. Results: Our results portray that most board mechanisms have a negative impact on financial performance. In comparison, the audit committee and nomination & remuneration committee have a positive effect on financial performance. Limitations: Many qualitative and quantitative factors could influence financial performance and not only the used variables in this paper. Contribution: This research shows that the dynamic connection between corporate governance and financial performance is robust in the Moroccan banking context. Also, our study has important implications for establishing good corporate governance practices in emerging economies.

scholarly journals Board of Directors, Audit Committee and the Financial Performance of Listed Companies in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
pp. 951-957
Author(s):  
Ali Thamer Nawafly ◽  
Ali Saleh Alarussi ◽  
Aidi Ahmi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Critical Components

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between selected components of corporate governance and financial performance of listed companies in Bursa Malaysia. In this study, the most critical components of corporate governance including board independence, board size, board expertise, audit committee size, audit committee independence, and audit committee expertise, have been examined as the independent variables that influence the financial performance of companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. This study used a sample of 150 non-financial listed companies in Malaysia. This study differs than previous studies that separately study the effect of either the board characteristics or the audit committee characteristics. This study concerns on the combined effect of both, board of directors and audit committee, about return on equity. The study is based on companies’ data for the year 2014. Regression analysis is conducted using Statistical Package for Social Science Version 22 (SPSS 22), and the outcomes of this study show significant and positive relationships between all the independent variables and financial performance of companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. The study ended up with positive suggestions based on the limitations that have been faced while conducting this study.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KOMISARIS INDEPENDEN DAN KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN DENGAN KONSERVATISME AKUNTANSI SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING

Equity ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Ajun Daruri Jaya ◽  
Rudi Zulfikar ◽  
Kurniasih Dwi Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Statistical Method ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Accounting Conservatism ◽  
The Other ◽  
Direct Relation ◽  
Book To Market Ratio

This study aimed to analyze the influence of Independent Comission er and manajerial ownership on financial performance with accounting conservatism as an intervening variable. Independent Comissioner is m easured by total Independent Comissioner divided by total Independent Board, manajerial ownership is measured by share owned by mana jemen divided by total outstanding share, financial performance is proxied with Return On Asset and accounting conservatism is proxied by the Book to Market Ratio. The sample in this study are as many as 174 companies, and samples u sed in this study is a manufacturing company listed on the Indonesia Stock exchange during 2012-2016. The statistical method used is regression analysis with path analysis. The results show that better corporate governance, in terms of greater of independence commissioner and manajerial ownership shows to be a direct relation tofinancial performance. On the other hand , manajerial ownership lowered the financial performance via accounting conservatism. Howeever, in terms of greater independent commissioner does not lowered the financial performancce via accounting conservatism.

scholarly journals The Role of Financial Performance in Mediating The Effect of Good Corporate Governance on Financial Distress

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratieh Widhiastuti ◽  
Ahmad Nurkhin ◽  
Nurdian Susilowati
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Distress ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Good Corporate Governance

AbstractThis research aims to study the effect of good corporate governance on financial distress directly and mediated by financial performance. The study population was a manufacturing company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2016. The study sample was determined using the purposive sampling method, which produced 137 companies that met the requirements. The research data uses secondary data in the form of financial statements and annual reports of manufacturing companies obtained through the Indonesia Stock Exchange website. The analytical tool to test the research hypothesis is Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). The results of the study show that there is no direct and indirect impact on corporate governance to financial difficulties; while financial performance has a negative impact on financial difficulties. Keywords: Financial Performance, Good Corporate Governance, Financial DistressPeran Financial Performance dalam Memediasi Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance Terhadap Financial DistressAbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh good corporate governance terhadap financial distress baik secara langsung maupun dengan dimediasi oleh financial performance. Populasi penelitian adalah perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada tahun 2016. Sampel penelitian ditentukan dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling, yang menghasilkan 137 perusahaan yang memenuhi syarat. Data penelitian menggunakan data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan dan annual report perusahaan manufaktur yang diperoleh melalui website Indonesia Stock Exchange. Alat analisis untuk menguji hipotesis penelitian yaitu Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan good corporate governance tidak berpengaruh baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung terhadap financial distress; sedangkan financial performance berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap financial distress. Kata kunci: Financial Performance, Good Corporate Governance, Financial Distress 

scholarly journals Good Corporate Governance Islamic Social Responsibility, and Firm Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2S3) ◽  
pp. 499-504
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Asset Growth ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aims to examine the role of Good Corporate Governance toward financial performance and Islamic Social Responsibility disclosure. The financial performance was measured by Return on Asset (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), Asset growth, Operating Expenses, and NonPerforming Finance (NPF). Furthermore, this study was carried out by Sharia Bank in Indonesia on 2011-2017. Testing the hypothesis in this study used simple regression. The results of the study show that Good Corporate Governance has a positive effect on financial performance as measured by Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), Asset growth. On the contrary, Good Corporate Governance has a negative impact on operating expenses and Non-Performing Finance (NPF). At the same time, the effect of Good Corporate Governance toward Islamic Social Responsibility disclosure (ISR) is not significant.

scholarly journals The Impact of Financial Performance, Financial Risk, Liquidity, and Corporate Governance on Corporate Value

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 154
Author(s):  
Yunita Karlina ◽  
Andreas Lako
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Percent Level ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Corporate Value ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of financial performance, financial risk, liquidity, and corporate governance (CG) on the corporate value in the period t0 and t+1. The proxy for financial performance, financial risk, liquidity, and corporate governance is respectively return on equity (ROE), debt to assets ratio (DAR), current ratio (CR), and corporate governance perception index (CGPI). The proxy for corporate value is price to book value (PBV). The method for analysis data is multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that financial performance has positive impact on the corporate value in the period t0 and t+1 on one percent level of significance. However, financial risk and liquidity have positive impact on the corporate value in the period t0 and t+1 but the impact is not statistically significant. CG shows different impact on the corporate value in the period t0 and t+1 in which it indicates negative impact in the period t0 but positive impact in the periode t+1. The impacts are however statistically insignificant. Generally, the results indicate that financial performance is the main factor that increases corporate value.

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