Journal Article10.1111/corg.12456
Foreign Institutional Ownership and Corporate Risk‐Taking: International Evidence
Garland Huang,Zhe An,Donghui Li +2 more
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TL;DR: In this paper , the role of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) on corporate risk-taking in an international context was investigated and it was shown that FIIs play a role in encouraging firms to take risks and can substitute country-level corporate governance in determining corporate risk taking.
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Abstract: Research Question/Issue This study aims to investigate the role of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) on corporate risk-taking in an international context. We conjecture that FIIs play a role in encouraging firms to take risks and can substitute country-level corporate governance in determining corporate risk-taking. Research Findings/Insights Employing a large sample of 17,698 firms across 42 economies, we show that foreign institutional ownership positively influences corporate risk-taking. This positive relation is achieved through the monitoring channel and the insurance channel. Furthermore, we show that FIIs substitute country-level corporate governance in determining corporate risk-taking, indicating that FIIs play a significant role in promoting risk-taking in economies with weaker governance. In addition, debtholders view FIIs' risk-promoting role negatively and use more restrictive covenants to protect themselves. Theoretical/Academic Implications This study provides empirical support for the role of FIIs on corporate investment decisions, thus complementing the existing literature. In addition, our paper documents that country-level corporate governance and FIIs are substitutes in determining corporate risk-taking, thus shedding additional light not only on the role of country-level corporate governance but also on its controversial joint role with FIIs. Practitioner/Policy Implications FIIs from economies with stronger corporate governance are particularly effective at promoting corporate risk-taking in economies with weaker corporate governance, providing a new channel through which foreign investments can influence economic growth in developing economies. Therefore, policymakers should carefully consider and trade off the costs and benefits of foreign investment when proposing relevant policies.
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