A Singapore perspective : impact of disclosure and board independence on firm performance.

• Main Authors: Chua, Zi Qin., Low, Jason Wei Jie., Yee, Derrick Hock Huat.
• Other Authors: Angie Low An Chee
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: DRNTU::Business::Finance::Corporate governance
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/35466
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study examines the impact of the Singapore’s Code of Corporate Governance on firm’s performance. Specifically, we examine how increased board structure disclosure and compliance with board independence affect operating performance and market valuation. Using a difference-in-differences approach...