ARTICLE ARCHIVE
To motivate independent directors, put them in the spotlight
Yang, George Yong • Yang, George Yong • • 6 mins read
The importance of independent directors in enhancing corporate governance is clear, but practice tells a different story. In China, public oversight can encourage them to raise the bar By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Many countries require listed companies to have independent directors sitting on their boards. These directors have […]
The risks of losing underwriters in direct listings
Zhao, Meiling • Zhao, Meiling • • 5 mins read
Traditional ways of going public rely on investment banks to determine a company’s value and equity price. A new study shows its significance is actually greater than that By Ellis Ng Going public is a big step for companies intending to raise significant capital, reduce debt, and expand operations. Before taking that path, financial institutions […]
Debt overreliance poses crash risks for property developers
Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming • Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming • • 6 mins read
Recent study explores the impact of overborrowing on the risk of stock prices crashing among Chinese real estate firms and how the “three red lines” can create some stability By Ellis Ng In the past few decades, people across China have grown more and more interested in owning homes and in growing their savings by […]
Exposing real estate agent’s role in tax evasion
Yang, Zoe Yang • Yang, Zoe Yang • • 6 mins read
New study sheds light on the involvement of real estate agents in tax evasion practices in China’s housing market, calling for regulatory measures and increased transparency By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK In a highly anticipated move, China’s top judicial authorities have recently declared that twin contracts or “yin-yang contracts”, which […]
More female investors don’t always spell allyship
• 6 mins read
While women face greater difficulties in the male-dominated entrepreneurial ecosystem, the increase of female investors may fail to close the gender gap By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Entrepreneurship provides ordinary people an opportunity for success, yet not everyone has equal access to achieve it. The glass ceilings are thicker for […]
Cultural diversity matters for corporate disclosure
Tseng, Kevin Chun-kai • • 5 mins read
A new study reveals that cultural diversity among investors can lead to abnormal stock trading volume, and firms headquartered in culturally diverse places are more prone to crash risk By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Corporate earnings can ultimately affect stock prices. In February, when chipmaker Nvidia announced its record-high quarterly […]
Predicting market trends with credit derivative insights
Zhu, Chunmei • Zhu, Chunmei • • 7 mins read
Companies can greatly benefit from the wisdom of the credit default swap market and gain insights that enhance managerial learning, especially during uncertain times By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK With the looming threats of inflation and geopolitical tensions, staying on top of macroeconomic developments is crucial. The recent banking […]
Finding path forward after banking crisis
Bain, Thomas • Bain, Thomas • • 7 mins read
The fall of Silicon Valley Bank and its ripple effects have left businesses wary. In light of the aftermath and market shifts, a banking expert at CUHK Business School offers guidance for navigating the unpredictable times ahead By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK All it took was two days for […]
Decoding property booms following corporate relocations
Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming • Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming • Hu, Maggie Rong • • 6 mins read
A recent study uncovered the spillover effect of business migration on skyrocketing housing prices and cascading impacts on neighbouring districts, while revealing the formula for growth By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK “Location, location, location,” one of the most chanted slogans among real estate players, holds the key to unlocking […]
What and how to disclose when facing banking crisis
Transparency is crucial for financial stability and preventing banking crisis. But what information should be disclosed? New research shows that revealing specific information can be the key By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK The world is still grappling with the shockwaves triggered by the rapid collapse of the Silicon Valley […]
