Business / Financial Markets Jun 27, 2022
The Osaka Digital Exchange has become the third such institution to open in the country.
Business / Economy Jun 27, 2022
More listed firms in Japan actively hiring women as outside directors
Business experts, an environmentalist, a freelance newscaster and an Olympic medalist were among new female outside directors welcomed to corporate boards this year.
Commentary / Japan Apr 21, 2022
Tokyo’s real superhero stocks need to take center stage
by Gearoid Reidy
The Tokyo Stock Exchange created the new Prime segment to house Japan’s best companies — then opened it to almost everyone, possibly making it irrelevant.
Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Apr 4, 2022
Tokyo stock market needs more than a shake-up to lure foreign investors
by Ayano Shimizu
Investors and market observers say they find a recent shake-up less than attractive, saying they are looking more for companies that create innovations to stand out among global competitors.
Business / Financial Markets Apr 1, 2022
It's almost time for the TSE's restructuring, but frustrations linger
by Kazuaki Nagata
Reforms set to be rolled out on Monday are intended to bring clarity to the roles of the exchange's segments, but critics say bloat is still a major issue.
Business Feb 5, 2022
Three arrested in Japan for insider trading over COVID-19 drug
Tokyo police arrested the three on suspicion of buying shares in Japanese biotechnology and drug startup Tella Inc. on the basis of undisclosed information on the firm's COVID-19 treatment.
Business / Financial Markets Jan 31, 2022
Buyback regulation concerns are overblown, Tokyo Stock Exchange chief says
by Gearoid Reidy
Kishida’s "new capitalism” has been among the major themes for investors in Japan since he became prime minister last autumn.
Editorials Jan 14, 2022
Tokyo Stock Exchange might not be ready for ‘prime’ time just yet
The year's performance is a good sign as the TSE prepares for a restructuring in early April that is intended to revitalize corporate governance and attract global investors.
Business / Financial Markets Jan 11, 2022
Tokyo pushes to reform its $6.5 trillion stock market. Analysts aren’t impressed.
by Gearoid Reidy
Japan Exchange Group Inc. said 1,841 constituents would make up the new "prime” section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, but some analysts see it as little more than window-dressing.
Business / Financial Markets Dec 30, 2021
The winners and losers in Japan's stock market, and what to watch in 2022
Shipping stocks topped advancers on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average this year, and commodities-related groups were among the best performers on the Topix.