This paper investigates the effect of corporate governance on market reaction around of a stock repurchase announcement. We argue that corporate governance affects the ability of a stock repurchase to alleviate agency costs related to free cash flows, and the credibility of the undervaluation...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of corporate illegality on financial performance within the banking industry, in order to assess whether the regulatory framework is effective in curbing violations. Design/methodology/approach – The operating performance of 84...