This research study examines the mediating role of cash holdings between the economic policy uncertainty (EPU) and corporate leverage relationship. Using stepwise regression analysis and annual firm-level data of 2,534 U.S. firms listed at NYSE over 1995-2018, we provide novel evidence that cash...

The effects of board gender diversity (BGD) on financial stability of financial institutions have long been an important topic, creating a rich strand of literature that focuses extensively on banks. Meanwhile, little is known about the implications of BGD on risk in microfinance institutions...

The study employs a two-step system GMM technique within a panel data framework to investigate the effects of capital buffers on the profitability and risk behavior of Indonesian commercial banks from 2010 to 2020. The findings reveal that capital buffers serve a dual role, acting as a safety...

An existence of good governance situation ensures the progress of economic sectors. The recent literature has mentioned the role of country governance in multiple business operations. However, the effect of country governance on trade credit is not yet explored in the literature. Thus, the...

This paper examines the effect of CoCo bonds that qualify as additional tier 1 capital on bank fundamentals. The results reveal a significant reduction in the distance to insolvency following the hybrid bond issuance due to increased earnings volatility. Further analyses suggest a link between...

Die Bewertung von Unternehmen erfolgt bislang vorwiegend mit Hilfe von international anerkannten DCF-Verfahren. Kritik ernten diese Verfahren vor allem, da sie auf einer Punktschätzung für die zukünftig erwarteten Free-Cash-Flows basieren. Die hohe Unsicherheit, welche mit einer...

This paper examines the effect of CoCo bonds that qualify as additional tier 1 capital on bank stability and reporting. The results reveal a significant reduction in the distance to insolvency following the hybrid bond issuance due to increased earnings volatility. Banks report less stable net...

Das internationale Bankensystem stand in den vergangenen Jahren im Fokus des öffentlichen Interesses. Bei der Diskussion möglicher Optionen zur Verbesserung der Finanzsystemstabilität rückt zunehmend die Corporate Governance in Banken in den Fokus. Der vorliegende Forschungsbericht widmet...

Various stakeholders are increasingly encouraging companies from the real economy to adopt measures facilitating their transition towards carbon neutrality. In this context, companies are expected to implement forward-looking strategies and climate-related reporting practices using scenario...