Japan wants higher returns for investors — here's what it's doing
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-12 00:06:35
Summary
Tokyo's stock exchange will release a monthly list of listed companies that have disclosed plans to optimize capital management and share price to enhance investor returns. This is part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's efforts to transform Japan Inc into an attractive investment proposition. The government and the stock exchange are also working on increasing corporate board independence and female representation. Japan is aiming to ensure its listed companies become more efficient with capital allocation and increase shareholder returns. The article highlights the importance of these measures for Japan's economic agenda and the need to provide better retirement savings options for the aging population.
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Keywords: toyota motor corp, business, business news, kddi corp, tokyo, fumio kishida, denso corp, asia economy, japan, investment strategy, nikkei 225 index, japan government,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/12/japan-wants-higher-returns-for-investors-heres-what-its-doing.html