Women on boards and bank efficiency in ASEAN-5: the moderating role of the independent directors

• Main Authors: Ramly, Zulkufly, Chan, Sok Gee, Mustapha, Mohd Zulkhairi, Sapiei, Noor Sharoja
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2017
• Subjects: HG1501 Banking
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/47711/1/47711_Women%20on%20boards%20and%20bank%20efficiency%20in%20ASEAN-5.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/47711/2/47711_Women%20on%20boards%20and%20bank%20efficiency%20in%20ASEAN-5_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/47711/3/47711_Women%20on%20boards%20and%20bank%20efficiency%20in%20ASEAN-5_WoS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/47711/; http://link.springer.com/journal/11846
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Corporate governance codes around the world promote women’s presence in corporate board. The extant literature suggests women directors contribute to improve monitoring and advisory role of the board. This study aims to examine the role of independent women directors in improving banks’ efficiency....