Financial Governance and its Role in Maximizing Profit Returns in Financial Brokerage Companies (A Case Study of Some Financial Companies Listed on the Baghdad Stock Exchange from the Period 2020-2024)

In light of the global economic transformations and increasing challenges related to transparency and accountability, financial governance has become one of the main foundations to ensure efficient financial performance and sustainable growth in various institutions, especially in financial brokerage firms that represent the link between investors and markets. The principles of good governance, through financial commitment, discipline, disclosure and control, contribute to enhancing confidence in the financial sector and achieving the optimal use of resources. It is noted that brokerage firms' adherence to governance principles not only affects their reputation in the market, but also contributes to increasing profit returns by reducing risk, improving decision-making, and increasing operating efficiency. Therefore, it is important to study the relationship between financial governance and its direct impact on maximizing returns in this vital sector.