A Comparison of Board Governance Practices of Selected Philippine and Hong Kong Banks

Debbie Chua Bun Pho-Wong

Debbie Chua Bun Pho-Wong UP College of Business Administration

Keywords: corporate governance, board governance, Walker Review

Abstract

This paper compares the board governance practices between Philippine and Hong Kong banks using the Walker Review recommendations. The governance “gaps” between the two countries are identified. Propose areas for improvement are also discussed so that the Philippine financial system will remain safe and sound.

Author Biography

Debbie Chua Bun Pho-Wong, UP College of Business Administration

Assistant Professor