Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-Making
<b>Purpose:</b> This study examines the role of board gender diversity in shaping corporate financial decisions, particularly in terms of debt structure and risk management. Focusing on the Tehran Stock Exchange, it explores how female representation on boards influences long-term and sh...
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| description | <b>Purpose:</b> This study examines the role of board gender diversity in shaping corporate financial decisions, particularly in terms of debt structure and risk management. Focusing on the Tehran Stock Exchange, it explores how female representation on boards influences long-term and short-term leverage decisions, focusing on the moderating effect of board compensation. <b>Design/Methodology:</b> Utilising a quantitative ex post facto design, the study analyses data from 114 companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange between 2017 and 2021. Multivariate regression techniques, including year- and industry-fixed effects, are employed to investigate the relationship between board gender diversity, debt structure, and risk-taking behaviour. <b>Findings:</b> The results reveal a significant negative relationship between female board representation and long-term debt, suggesting that companies with more female directors tend to adopt more conservative debt structures, thereby reducing risk. Additionally, the findings demonstrate that board compensation moderates this relationship by curbing managerial risk-taking, further improving financial decision-making. <b>Originality/Value:</b> This research provides novel insights into the intersection of board gender diversity and risk management in financial decision-making, particularly in the context of a developing economy like Iran. It also offers practical implications for firms seeking to optimise their debt structures while maintaining sound risk management practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9b3389b7fa8549a2aa4962dec08790952025-01-24T13:48:20ZengMDPI AGRisks2227-90912025-01-011311110.3390/risks13010011Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-MakingDavood Askarany0Soleil Jafari1Azam Pouryousof2Sona Habibi3Hassan Yazdifar4Department of Accounting and Finance, Business School, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New ZealandDepartment of Accounting, Gonbad-e-Kavoos Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gonbad-e-Kavoos 4971799151, IranFaculty of Management, Economics & Accounting, Payame Noor University, Tehran 19395-4697, IranDepartment of Accounting, Gonbad-e-Kavoos Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gonbad-e-Kavoos 4971799151, IranCollege of Business, Law and Social Sciences, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UK<b>Purpose:</b> This study examines the role of board gender diversity in shaping corporate financial decisions, particularly in terms of debt structure and risk management. Focusing on the Tehran Stock Exchange, it explores how female representation on boards influences long-term and short-term leverage decisions, focusing on the moderating effect of board compensation. <b>Design/Methodology:</b> Utilising a quantitative ex post facto design, the study analyses data from 114 companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange between 2017 and 2021. Multivariate regression techniques, including year- and industry-fixed effects, are employed to investigate the relationship between board gender diversity, debt structure, and risk-taking behaviour. <b>Findings:</b> The results reveal a significant negative relationship between female board representation and long-term debt, suggesting that companies with more female directors tend to adopt more conservative debt structures, thereby reducing risk. Additionally, the findings demonstrate that board compensation moderates this relationship by curbing managerial risk-taking, further improving financial decision-making. <b>Originality/Value:</b> This research provides novel insights into the intersection of board gender diversity and risk management in financial decision-making, particularly in the context of a developing economy like Iran. It also offers practical implications for firms seeking to optimise their debt structures while maintaining sound risk management practices.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9091/13/1/11board gender diversitydebt structurerisk managementcorporate financingTehran Stock Exchange |
| spellingShingle | Davood Askarany Soleil Jafari Azam Pouryousof Sona Habibi Hassan Yazdifar Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-Making Risks board gender diversity debt structure risk management corporate financing Tehran Stock Exchange |
| title | Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-Making |
| title_full | Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-Making |
| title_fullStr | Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-Making |
| title_full_unstemmed | Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-Making |
| title_short | Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-Making |
| title_sort | board gender diversity and risk management in corporate financing a study on debt structure and financial decision making |
| topic | board gender diversity debt structure risk management corporate financing Tehran Stock Exchange |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9091/13/1/11 |
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