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Why net zero could be the unlikely answer to Japan’s cross-shareholdings woe
Japan’s push to enhance emissions disclosures has become ensnared in its efforts to reduce cross-shareholdings and may accelerate their unwinding.
Chart Room: Easing Japan’s ‘June jam’ of shareholder meetings
The pile-up of annual general meetings at the end of June in Japan can be a pain for investors, but jams have been easing somewhat in a positive sign.
Japan’s stock market reform gathers steam
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is taking steps in the right direction on some long overdue reforms, but more still needs to be done.
Waiting for the sequel: Japan’s stock exchange reforms
A highly anticipated round of reform at the Tokyo exchange has left many questions unanswered, but rising ESG awareness shines a light on the way forward.
You’re on mute: Shareholder meetings in the post-Covid era
Shareholder meetings have mostly moved online since Covid's outbreak. But a full and permanent switch to virtual formats would spell drawbacks for governance.
ESGenius: Boosting board independence in Japan
Regulatory reforms have created new opportunities for active shareholders to engage with Japanese companies on key governance issues like board independence.
Japanese companies are more sustainable than many believe
ESG is growing in importance for Japanese firms.
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