..., their impact on shareholder control and market liquidity, and the diverse market responses across different jurisdictions. Significant inconsistencies in theoretical explanations and empirical results are highlighted, particularly regarding the underwriting processes and the market’s reaction to announcements...

...Ziqian Li; Deborah Cotton; Kathleen Walsh; Jing Xu Purpose Firms with gender diverse boards have been shown to have increased transparency and disclosure, resulting in reduced information asymmetry, which is a key factor influencing stock liquidity. This paper explores the influence of information...

...Lingling Zhao; Vito Mollica; Yun Shen; Qi Liang Purpose This study aims to systematically review the literature in the fields of liquidity, informational efficiency and default risk. The authors outline the key research streams and provide possible pathways for future research. Design...