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STABILITY OF SHARIAH-COMPLIANT STOCKS IN INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, AND GCC: THE ROLES OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES AND CONTAGION Loang, Ooi Kok
Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Vol 10 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Bank Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21098/jimf.v10i1.1899

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This study examines the roles of monetary and fiscal policies and contagion in the market stability of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods from 2020 to 2023. We find that fiscal policy measures, such as reserve requirements and the government expenditure-to-GDP ratio significantly increase the market volatility during the pandemic. As for monetary policy tools, while they had limited effectiveness during the pandemic, they regained significance in stabilizing the markets post-pandemic. We also find that the patterns of market contagion patterns tend to vary across countries, with Qatar and Bahrain showing changing levels of contagion while Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Oman consistently displaying moderate to high contagion, the results that are in line with the adage, "when the U.S. sneezes, the global economy has a cold". The study's implications for managers and policymakers in Muslim-majority countries include robust risk management and contingency planning due to higher market contagion in economically integrated economies. Additionally, the limited impact of conventional monetary policies during the pandemic highlights the need to explore alternative approaches to enhance market stability during economic downturns.
RELIGION AND GREEN: THE DUAL POWER OF ESG AND SHARIAH-COMPLIANT STOCKS IN BRAND VALUES OF MALAYSIA, INDONESIA, AND SAUDI ARABIA Loang, Ooi Kok; Candra, Sevenpri
Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21098/jimf.v11i2.2687

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This study examines the differential impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and Shariah compliance on brand value and stock returns across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia using a sample of 1,474 publicly listed Shariah-compliant firms. Using panel data regression, quantile-on-quantile regression, Granger causality, and FGLS methods, we find that ESG factors significantly enhance brand value and stock returns in Malaysia and Indonesia, with stronger effects than conventional stocks, especially under positive investor sentiment. However, in Saudi Arabia, ESG factors are insignificant, and Shariah compliance alone drives financial performance, indicating that alignment with Islamic principles is a prerequisite for market impact in this context. The quantile-on-quantile analysis further shows that ESG and Shariah compliance yield stronger effects at higher quantiles of brand value, benefiting firms with greater brand equity. These results validate the signaling theory, highlighting ESG and Shariah compliance as mechanisms to reduce information asymmetry and enhance investor confidence in Islamic financial markets. For policymakers, this study underscores the need for robust ESG and Shariah compliance standards, advocating transparent reporting to foster market trust and attract sustainable investment, particularly by advancing a Shariah-compliant green economy in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
STABILITY OF SHARIAH-COMPLIANT STOCKS IN INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, AND GCC: THE ROLES OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES AND CONTAGION Loang, Ooi Kok
Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Bank Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21098/jimf.v10i1.1899

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This study examines the roles of monetary and fiscal policies and contagion in the market stability of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods from 2020 to 2023. We find that fiscal policy measures, such as reserve requirements and the government expenditure-to-GDP ratio significantly increase the market volatility during the pandemic. As for monetary policy tools, while they had limited effectiveness during the pandemic, they regained significance in stabilizing the markets post-pandemic. We also find that the patterns of market contagion patterns tend to vary across countries, with Qatar and Bahrain showing changing levels of contagion while Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Oman consistently displaying moderate to high contagion, the results that are in line with the adage, "when the U.S. sneezes, the global economy has a cold". The study's implications for managers and policymakers in Muslim-majority countries include robust risk management and contingency planning due to higher market contagion in economically integrated economies. Additionally, the limited impact of conventional monetary policies during the pandemic highlights the need to explore alternative approaches to enhance market stability during economic downturns.
The Influence of Internal Control Quality on Corporate Financial Performance: An Empirical Analysis based on Panel Quantile Regression Model Xu , Meng; Loang, Ooi Kok
EkBis: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): EkBis: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/EkBis.2023.7.2.2118

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This study delves into the relationship between internal control quality and the financial performance of Chinese-listed corporations. Employing a distinctive research approach featuring panel quantile regression, this study meticulously examines data spanning the period from 2011 to 2020, encompassing 953 Chinese-listed entities. The analysis, in comparison to conventional methods such as ordinary least squares (OLS) regression and fixed-effects models, consistently reveals a robust and statistically significant positive correlation between internal control quality and corporate financial performance. Notably, the findings of the panel quantile regression bring to the forefront a nuanced perspective, elucidating an enhancing effect of internal control quality on Return on Assets. Nevertheless, this effect diminishes as one ascends the quantile distribution, elucidating varying degrees of influence contingent upon the internal control quality spectrum. These findings underscore the pivotal role of effective internal control systems in augmenting financial performance, with implications for corporate governance. Furthermore, this research underscores the evolving nature of internal control frameworks, particularly in the context of digitalization, thus delineating an imperative area for prospective scholarly exploration.