Structure and prospects of the Asean financial and banking systems : a perspective from the Philippines

As a political grouping, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or Asean has already made significant strides. The peace and stability in the region is one example of these political achievements. As an economic grouping, however, the Asean has not achieved much. Intra-Asean trade and investment still continue their historical patterns where greater interdependence between two or three Asean countries exists not because of an Asean cooperative endeavor but because of their long, established economic relationship. The substantial trade and investment flows between Singapore and Malaysia typify this relationship. This is not to say that no efforts were exerted to improve intra- Asean trade and investment On the contrary, both Asean governments and private sectors have been actively involved in designing and implementing several cooperation programs. Admittedly, the performance of the various cooperative efforts are uneven. This study examines Asean financial cooperative efforts and their implications for improving intra-Asean trade and investment. The Philippine perspective will be emphasized

An empirical study on Corporate Governance in Indian Banking Sector

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the Role and influence of corporate leader values on corporate governance mechanisms and financial reporting quality

Even after twenty years of implementing corporate governance system, corporate scandals and failures are still happening. Most empirical studies show inconsistent and at best, inconclusive findings regarding the effects of corporate governance mechanisms such as board and audit committee characteristics and ownership structure on a quality of financial reporting. The effectiveness of corporate governance is also affected by institutional factors that are shaped by history and political contexts. Most corporations in developing countries including Malaysia demonstrate high concentration ownership, government intervention and family dominance. This would lead to low transparency, inadequate disclosure and minority shareholder expropriation as majority shareholders tend to maximise their private benefits. The enforcement of corporate governance principles practised by corporations does not reflect the quality of corporate people who actually govern the corporations. Hence, it is important to study the role of corporate leader values as an organization is typically shaped up by the attitude, values and vision of a corporate leader. The vision, philosophy, future direction shared by the CEO is important to corporations in ensuring all governance related matters are handled as efficiently and as effectively as possible. The values held and shared by the leader will shape the extent of reporting quality by the corporation

Islamisation or Malaynisation? : a study on the role of Islamic law in the economic development of Malaysia : 1969-1993

The thesis examines the role of Islam and Shariah (Islamic law) in the economic development of Malaysia and it rejects the assumption that Islam and Shariah inhibit economic development. In contemporary Malaysia, there are two 'policies' adopted by the Government. Firstly, 'Islamisation' which is for the advancement of Islamic law and institution building. Secondly, 'Malaynisation' which promotes the socio-economic development of the Malay ethnic group. The study adopts a holistic approach which covers the political economy of law in Malaysia. The thesis explores the relationship between the two policies considering in particular whether they are essentially the same. The study covers the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial periods although the focus is on the post-1969 period which involved the application of the New Economic Policy (NEP). The NEP was a pro-Malay Policy to rectif,' the economic imbalance of the Malays vis-à-vis other communities. Therefore, the focus of this thesis is on the Malay- Muslim population of Peninsular Malaysia who form the bulk of the Bumiputera (indigenous people). Two Bum iputera and Islamic organisations, Bank Islam (BIIMB) and Tabung Haji (TH) as well as the Bumiputera unit trust scheme, Amanah Saham Nasional (ASN) are used as the case studies. Their establishment, structure and organisation are examined. There is a specific focus on the extent to which they are examples of Islamisation or Malaynisation. It is clear that in contemporary Malaysia, Islam and Shariah are being used by the Government to promote economic development. Islamic values have been used to further Malay economic participation in the commercial sector. As a consequence, the economic position of many Malay-Muslims has greatly improved. However, the Government position is questioned by the Islamic opposition who say that the Islamisation policy in many respects is either contrary to Islam or merely cosmetic, and want a 'pure' Islamic approach. The thesis therefore involves a critical examination of the perspectives of both the Government and the Islamic opposition

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El Enfoque De Las Naciones Unidas Sobre El Comercio, El Medio Ambiente Y Desarrollo Sosteniblent

La complejidad de los problemas actuales medioambientales han crecido tanto que han traspasado fronteras y se han convertido en una mezcla intricada de ecologia, economia y politica

Relations entre les entreprises et la recherche publique : lever des obstacles à l\u27innovation en France (Les)

Des relations étroites entre les entreprises qui opèrent près des deux tiers de la R&D française et les établissements publics de recherche constituent un moteur puissant en matière d’innovation. Néanmoins, malgré différentes actions de l’État en ce sens, elles apparaissent moins intenses en France que dans nombre de grands pays industriels. En s’appuyant sur la perception et les attentes d’un échantillon d’entreprises nationales ainsi que l’analyse de politiques publiques et d’outils développés en matière de recherche partenariale par des acteurs étrangers, une série de propositions visant à accroître et améliorer ces relations essentielles est présentée. Elle concerne le pilotage étatique des politiques publiques liées à l’innovation ainsi que les dispositifs incitatifs associés, le pilotage des politiques locales des établissements publics et des structures dédiées à la recherche partenariale, des mesures et dispositifs destinés à développer la mise en relation, accélérer la mise en oeuvre des partenariats et mobiliser les ressources humaines nécessaires

Topics in Regional Anesthesia

Regional anesthesia has progressively evolved and currently occupies a predominant place in our daily practice. The development of skills for the safe practice of regional anesthesia requires in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and the pathology of each patient candidate to receive some type of regional block, as well as special and prolonged training beyond residence, particularly in this era of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which the training of thousands of anesthesiology residents has been impaired. Undoubtedly, the benefits of regional anesthesia techniques are enormous, as are their complications. Countless guidelines for regional anesthesia have been described based on the classic anatomical recommendations, the search for paresthesias, neurostimulation, and medical images. The introduction of ultrasound guidance and the rational use of local anesthetics and their adjuvants have favorably revolutionized regional anesthesia, making it safer and more effective. This book addresses several contemporary topics in regional anesthesia in a variety of interesting clinical settings with practical importance