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Sustainability Currents · May 14 · 31 min

How Japan’s Governance Code Reshapes the Market

Japan’s Corporate Governance Code, first introduced in 2015, has driven significant changes across the market – strengthening shareholder value, enhancing investor engagement, protecting minority rights, promoting gender diversity, and supporting the transition to a decarbonized economy. A further revision expected in 2026 could accelerate progress across these areas. In this episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Yasunori Takeuchi, CEO and Representative Director of Corporate Action Japan, joins Bloomberg Intelligence ESG strategist Yasutake Homma to discuss the potential impact of the upcoming revision. They also explore what lies ahead for shareholders as Japan enters the annual general meeting season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Japan’s Corporate Governance Code, first introduced in 2015, has driven significant changes across the market – strengthening shareholder value, enhancing investor engagement, protecting minority rights, promoting gender diversity, and supporting the transition to a decarbonized economy. A further revision expected in 2026 could accelerate progress across these areas.

In this episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Yasunori Takeuchi, CEO and Representative Director of Corporate Action Japan, joins Bloomberg Intelligence ESG strategist Yasutake Homma to discuss the potential impact of the upcoming revision. They also explore what lies ahead for shareholders as Japan enters the annual general meeting season.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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