The quality of corporate governance regulations matters. If they are well designed, they can help governments achieve important policy objectives, such as higher levels of investment, increased productivity and better business sector dynamics. But for this to happen, the rules and regulations...

Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Table of contents -- Abbreviations -- Summary -- Overall progress since 2005 -- Obstacles to implementation -- Outstanding issues -- Taking stock of corporate governance in Asia -- Shareholders' rights and the equitable treatment of shareholders -- The role of...