Purpose: This study examines the influence of individual blockholders on corporate risk-taking using Korean-listed firm data. Studies on corporate governance argue that non-controlling large shareholders, that is individual blockholders, increase corporate risk-taking by monitor and discipline...

This study examines the impact of the women existence on corporate board. It is believed that the existence of women on board adds more value to the company as more women bring different perspectives on the decision-making process and the company’s strategic plans. Using Islamic listed-firms...