Gavin Blair

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    Gavin Blair is a freelance writer and contributor to Regulation Asia. He has reported on Japan for more than two decades, covering everything from business and finance to sport and entertainment for publications in Asia, Europe and the US. He is also author of books on various aspects of Japanese culture, including ‘An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture’ and ‘Zen in Japanese Culture: A Visual Journey through Art, Design, and Life’.

    Articles by Gavin Blair

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan’s Sustainability Disclosure Rules Strike ‘Good Balance’ Amid ESG Shift

    26/03/2025

    Due to difficulties involving Scope 3 data, Japan is set to offer additional leeway on reporting, according to the FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Pressure Builds on Japanese Companies to Unwind Cross-Shareholdings

    01/11/2024

    As Japan pushes for unwinding, many large regional banks, have reclassified their holdings as investments, prompting scepticism from regulators.

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    Big Picture

    Japan’s Market and Corporate Reforms – New Dawn or Déjà Vu?

    05/03/2024

    Reforms to boost the capital market and asset management sector are driving optimism in Japan.

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