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Anete Pajuste

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SSE Riga hosts international conference on family business empowerment

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By Anete Pajuste
| sseriga.edu
The conference was organised by the Baltic Family Firm Institute (BFFI), which is building a supportive ecosystem for family businesses in the region, and the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). Several important challenges faced by family businesses were highlighted at the conference. Among the most frequently mentioned was succession planning – the need for timely and clear transition strategies, often complicated by differing interests and perspectives.
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BFFI - ECGI Conference: The Role of Family Firms in Long-Term Sustainability

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By Anete Pajuste
| sseriga.edu
The conference will focus on how family-owned enterprises can harness their long-term vision and values to strengthen the sustainability of both the firm and its stakeholders. The discussion will revolve around the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the next generation of family business leaders, and practical guidance for family enterprises shaping the future.
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Boardroom racial diversity: Evidence from the Black Lives Matter protests

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By Anete Pajuste, Maksims Dzabarovs, Romans Madesovs
| Wiley Online Library Verified
Abstract Research Question/Issue This paper provides evidence that the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, brought immediate changes to the US corporate boards. Research Findings/Insights Using a sample of S&P 500 index companies, we find that companies with higher representation of Black directors are associated with higher stock returns during the mass BLM protests.
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The Media and Firm Reputation Roles in Corporate Governance Improvements: Lessons from European Dual Class Share Unifications

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By Beni Lauterbach, Anete Pajuste
| Color Research & Application Verified
Do media pressure and firm reputational concerns propel corporate governance improvements? Specifically, can they encourage unifications of dual class shares into a single “one share one vote” class? Media criticism increases the likelihood of voluntary dual class share unifications. Firms more sensitive to public image are more likely to unify their dual class shares. Media plays an important role in corporate governance promotion.
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