Australia, China, and Pakistan. Using the data of public listed companies of these countries we find mixed results. Our results … suggest that firms with gender-diverse CC strengthen the CEO payperformance link only in Chinese listed firms. Our findings … practices of China, Australia and Pakistan and provides empirical evidence to corporate world and regulatory bodies. …

We argue gender-diverse boards are associated with distinct preferences that reassure investors about their commitment … to moderate risk and boost long-term corporate survival. Results suggest a strong relation between gender-diverse boards … with gender-diverse boards choosing similar peers. Bond and stock prices increase around female director appointment …