Independent directors� attributes and related party transactions in Malaysia: evidence from an individual perspective

• Main Authors: Abd Majid N., Rahmat M.M., Ahmed K.
• Other Authors: 58237887000
• Format: Article
• Published: Emerald Publishing 2024
• Subjects: Attributes; Conflict of interest; Independent directors; Individual; Related party; Related party transactions; Tenure
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Purpose: This study aims to examine the ability of independent directors to discipline related-party transactions (RPTs) among listed companies in Malaysia. Firms typically appoint independent directors individually, not as a group. However, board members are commonly viewed collectively as a group,...