In sharp contrast to the basic risk-return assumption of theoretical finance, the empirical evidence shows that distressed firms underperform non-distressed firms (e.g. Dichev, 1998; Agarwal and Taffler, 2008b). Existing ...

This thesis investigates the impact of director prestige on firm performance, value, and risk. The first essay, entitled, “Are prestigious directors mere attractive ornaments on the corporate Christmas tree?”, examines ...

The Saudi Government’s 2030 Vision directs local banks to increase and improve credit for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of the economy (Jadwa, 2017). Banks are, however, still finding it difficult to provide ...