The TSE will consult on the criteria for companies to move to the First Section, and measures to enhance the independence of listed subsidiaries from their parent companies.
December 2, 2019The proposal would recast the TSE’s existing boards into a "prime" market for blue chips, a "standard" market for mid-tier companies and a "growth" board for startups.
November 22, 2019The upgrade will reduce sudden stock price fluctuations, enable participants to more easily execute trades at closing prices, and stabilise system performance.
November 7, 2019Data relating to margin transactions and short selling will be made available to testing participants to identify possible new applications of the data.
October 26, 2019Japan's proposal to lower the notification threshold for foreign investors has passed the cabinet and could become law by early April, with exemptions for foreign FIs.
October 21, 2019The government reportedly intends to exempt ‘portfolio investors’ from having to seek prior approval under the proposed 1% notification threshold.
October 18, 2019A proposal to adjust the notification threshold for foreign investors in Japan is reportedly being called “idiotic” by JPX chief Akira Kiyota.
October 11, 2019The Tokyo Stock Exchange is looking to startups, data providers and so-called 'innovation partners' to help create new services for the securities sector.
August 2, 2019TOCOM precious metals, agricultural and rubber products will be transferred to Osaka Exchange, a JPX subsidiary, creating an all-in-one bourse by July 2020.
July 31, 2019Foreign investors will be allowed to hold up to a 35% stake in Myanmar-listed companies, as stipulated in the new Companies Law, which entered into force in August 2018.
July 17, 2019