Zariyawati Mohd Ashhari
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Exacerbate or alleviate? Impact of economic policy uncertainty on excess cash holdings
Exacerbate or alleviate? Impact of economic policy uncertainty on excess cash holdings Open
In recent years, to address economic instability following the global financial crisis, inflationary pressures, and technological transformations, firms have embraced a cash is king conservative strategy to cope with the uncertainty. To ex…
View article: Rural Commercial Bank's Efficiency on Supporting Rural Revitalization in China: Do Leverage Implementation and Green Finance Matter?
Rural Commercial Bank's Efficiency on Supporting Rural Revitalization in China: Do Leverage Implementation and Green Finance Matter? Open
This paper provides an in‐depth examination of the role of rural financial institutions in rural development under deleveraging and greening externalities orientating China's economic transition. Specifically, we examine the impacts of lev…
View article: CEO OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE, CULTURAL DISTANCE AND CORPORATE FINANCIALIZATION: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF ESG INVESTMENT IN CHINA
CEO OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE, CULTURAL DISTANCE AND CORPORATE FINANCIALIZATION: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF ESG INVESTMENT IN CHINA Open
Recently, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) with overseas experiences show the “star effect”, according to upper echelons theory, CEOs’ overseas experiences might relate to corporate financialization, but there is little evidence of whether …
View article: The impact of financial development on OFDI: Based on GMM estimates
The impact of financial development on OFDI: Based on GMM estimates Open
In this study, we use panel data from 2010 to 2019, covering a sample of 64 countries, including developing and developed economies. This study provides an in-depth exploration of the impact of financial development on foreign direct inves…
View article: Is executive compensation aligned with the company’s ESG objectives? Evidence from Chinese listed companies based on the PSM-DID approach
Is executive compensation aligned with the company’s ESG objectives? Evidence from Chinese listed companies based on the PSM-DID approach Open
Fundamental principles of agency theory and incentive mechanisms suggest that executive compensation should align with a company’s developmental goals. This paper aims to explore whether the executive compensation of listed companies in th…
View article: The impact of fintech on the profitability of Chinese commercial banks
The impact of fintech on the profitability of Chinese commercial banks Open
This study assesses the transformative impact of financial technology (fintech) on the profitability of Chinese commercial banks, with a focus on addressing the challenge of endogeneity in financial data analysis. The study uses the system…
View article: The role of <scp>ESG</scp> in enhancing firm resilience to geopolitical risks: An eastern <scp>European</scp> perspective
The role of <span>ESG</span> in enhancing firm resilience to geopolitical risks: An eastern <span>European</span> perspective Open
Geopolitical risk (GPR) presents a profound challenge to firms, particularly in regions with persistent political instability. In Eastern Europe, where conflicts like the Russia–Ukraine war heighten uncertainty, firms face immediate financ…
View article: CEO Overseas Experiences and Corporate Financialization: Evidence from China
CEO Overseas Experiences and Corporate Financialization: Evidence from China Open
Recently, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) with overseas experiences have shown the “star effect”, according to upper echelons theory, CEOs’ overseas experiences might relate to corporate financialization, but there is little evidence of wh…
View article: Study on the Liability Structure and Profitability of the Banking Industry in the Asia-Pacific Region
Study on the Liability Structure and Profitability of the Banking Industry in the Asia-Pacific Region Open
This study investigates the relationship between the profitability and liability structure of commercial banks within six Asia-Pacific countries (China, India, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore), by analyzing annual data from Ba…
View article: Monetary Policy and Deleveraging of Microfinance Institutions in China: A Dynamic Threshold Approach
Monetary Policy and Deleveraging of Microfinance Institutions in China: A Dynamic Threshold Approach Open
By constructing the dynamic panel model and dynamic threshold model, this paper empirically analyzes the direct impact of monetary policy transmission on deleveraging initiatives of 204 microfinance institutions (MFIs) in China from 2012 t…
View article: Regulatory Arbitrage, Credit Expansion and the Development of Shadow Banking in China- from the Perspective of Bank-issued Wealth Management Products
Regulatory Arbitrage, Credit Expansion and the Development of Shadow Banking in China- from the Perspective of Bank-issued Wealth Management Products Open
Bank-issued Wealth Management Products (WMPs) are perceived as the largest part of China’s shadow banking system and has undergone dramatical growth during the past decade. This study uses a sample of 46 commercial banks and adopts two-ste…
View article: Acceptance of the Implementation of Corporate Governance among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia
Acceptance of the Implementation of Corporate Governance among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia Open
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are recognized as pivotal contributors to national economies globally. They play a vital role in bolstering employment, enhancing productivity, fostering economic growth, and promoting dispersed ownershi…
View article: The Effect of Bank Financing on the Economic and Non-economic Performance of SMEs in Bangladesh
The Effect of Bank Financing on the Economic and Non-economic Performance of SMEs in Bangladesh Open
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often regarded as the key drivers of a country's economic growth. The lack of adequate financial resources will have an influence on the contributions of SMEs to economic progress. Bank financi…
View article: CROWDFUNDING EQUITY AND FIRM PERFORMANCE AMONG ENTREPRENEURS: A STRUCTURED REVIEW
CROWDFUNDING EQUITY AND FIRM PERFORMANCE AMONG ENTREPRENEURS: A STRUCTURED REVIEW Open
Malaysia's fastest-growing alternative company financing source is crowdfunding. For business owners with creative concepts who otherwise might not have raised the money, it is a seductive chance to take advantage of the audience's influen…
View article: Determinants of Bank Selection by Depositors Based on Consumer Behavioural Factors
Determinants of Bank Selection by Depositors Based on Consumer Behavioural Factors Open
Understanding how consumer behaviour influences bank selection is crucial for banks to attract and retain depositors. By examining consumer behavioural factors, banks can customise their strategies to align more effectively with the needs …
View article: The inverted-u-shaped impact of fintech development on bank risk: A study of liability structure and economic uncertainty
The inverted-u-shaped impact of fintech development on bank risk: A study of liability structure and economic uncertainty Open
In the evolving landscape of financial digitization, the implications of fintech development on commercial bank risk are increasingly vital. This research rigorously examines the depth and breadth of fintech's influence, particularly empha…
View article: Impact of digital city competitiveness on total factor productivity in the commercial circulation industry: evidence from China’s emerging first-tier cities
Impact of digital city competitiveness on total factor productivity in the commercial circulation industry: evidence from China’s emerging first-tier cities Open
In the age of rapid technological advancement, the proliferation of digital technologies has reshaped urban landscapes, affecting economic, social, and environmental dynamics. Urban digital transformation is more than just a technological …
View article: Financial sustainability and capital leverage of microfinance institutions in China: The mediating role of profitability
Financial sustainability and capital leverage of microfinance institutions in China: The mediating role of profitability Open
This study primarily investigates the effect of financial sustainability on capital leverage in microfinance setting. In doing this, this study looks at operating performance of 45 commercial microfinance institutions under current dual pr…
View article: Uncertainty in Working Capital Management and Firm Performance: A COVID-19 Perspective
Uncertainty in Working Capital Management and Firm Performance: A COVID-19 Perspective Open
This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on firms' working capital management (WCM) and, eventually, firms’ performance of 4513 China and 1049 United Kingdom (UK) publicly listed firms. Static panel data analysis was used to…
View article: The Impact of Macroeconomic Risk Factors, the Adoption of Financial Derivatives on Working Capital Management, and Firm Performance
The Impact of Macroeconomic Risk Factors, the Adoption of Financial Derivatives on Working Capital Management, and Firm Performance Open
This study examines macroeconomic risk factors to investigate how they affect working capital management (WCM) and, ultimately, firm performance. Additionally, we examine the effect of credit default swaps (CDSs) as a countermeasure for WC…
View article: Determinant Factors of Health Financing Among Public and Private Sector in Malaysia
Determinant Factors of Health Financing Among Public and Private Sector in Malaysia Open
Health is a necessity for human well-being and productive. Hence, access to healthcare when needed is considered by many to be a basic human right. Therefore, it is important to invest in health financing to ensure access to healthcare for…
View article: Determinant Factors of Health Financing Among Public and Private Sector in Malaysia
Determinant Factors of Health Financing Among Public and Private Sector in Malaysia Open
Health is a necessity for human well-being and productive. Hence, access to healthcare when needed is considered by many to be a basic human right. Therefore, it is important to invest in health financing to ensure access to healthcare for…
View article: Determinant Factors of Non-Performing Loan among Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries in Malaysia
Determinant Factors of Non-Performing Loan among Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries in Malaysia Open
This study aimed to investigate the determinants of non-performing loans (NPLs) using a case of the Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries (NBFIs) in Malaysia during the period from 2009 to 2018. The study revealed that the level of NPLs can be…
View article: The Application of UTAUT Theory to Determine Factors Influencing Malaysian Adoption Mobile Banking
The Application of UTAUT Theory to Determine Factors Influencing Malaysian Adoption Mobile Banking Open
Mobile banking refers to use of mobile devices such as a smartphone or tablet to conduct financial transactions and services remotely.However, mobile banking adoption rate in Malaysia are relatively low.The purpose of this study is to inve…