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“Global market forces will sort out those companies that do not have sound corporate governance.” quote by Mervyn King
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“Global market forces will sort out those companies that do not have sound corporate governance.”

Mervyn King

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Source Speech: Financial Stability Forum, 2012

States market forces will eliminate poorly governed firms.

In simple terms: Markets punish bad governance.

Key Takeaway

Demand good governance.

Themes

economics corporate governance market discipline

Mood

analytical serious

Type

economic policy

When to use this quote

  • investment decisions
  • company audits
  • policy making

Key Concepts

shareholder value regulatory oversight

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can firms improve governance?
  • What role should regulators play?
A Different Perspective

May ignore short‑term fallout.

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