Corporate Governance: An Asia-Pacific Critique

This is the first book to critically address the issues and controversies surrounding the practice of corporate governance in the Asia-Pacific region. Drawing upon the collective expertise of a distinguished panel of contributors, it reviews the current framework and challenges the prevailing dialogue with its unique diversity of perspectives and constructive critique of current corporate governance practices. The book is insightful and forward-looking, guiding the reader through the principles of corporate governance, with country-specific studies and a critical analysis of the future of corporate governance in the region. In the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis and with the growing importance of corporate governance, this book is an indispensable guide to the prevailing standards and emerging trends in the corporate governance practices of Asia-Pacific countries.

Readership: Legal and accounting professionals, company secretaries, corporate decision makers, institutional and private investors, financial advisers, investment bankers and analysts