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Category: Governance
Reuters: “Japan Business Lobby Plans Corporate Governance Rules: Source
Thu, Apr 24 2014 By Noriyuki Hirata TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan's most powerful business lobby, Keidanren, plans to introduce corporate governance rules that will require better disclosure, a person familiar with the matter said, but they will stop short of bolder reforms sought by many investors.
What? The U.S. Business Roundtable in 1981 Sang the Same Song that Japanese Managers Do Today?
Many Japanese executives and commentatorssound a lot like the U.S. Business Roundtabledid(see below) on the topic of stakeholder capitalism vs. shareholder primacy. I personally think this has become a semi-religiousargument with no point, the real question being whether managers are really thinking about shareholders'long-term interestsor (conversely)whether they really analyzing and prioritizing all stakeholders from the point of view of sustainable profitability.
ACCJ Commends LDP’s Initiative in Considering Creation of a Corporate Governance Code (ACCJ Viewpoint)
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan（ACCJ) released a new Viewpoint,Implement a Corporate Governance Code to Encourage Listed Companies in Japan to Adopt Best Practices and Uniform Disclosure. In the Viewpoint the ACCJ praisesthe LDP for its initiative moving in this direction because it is necessary to encourage uniform disclosure about corporate governance practices at each company, something that is essential in order for the Stewardship Code to be effective.
Pakistan: Major Progress Towards Requiring, Institutionalizing Director Training and Certification
In recent years, Pakistan has made major progress in improving its corporate governance ecosystem, especially in the area of director training and certification – which is now generally required for all directors of public companies pursuant to the Corporate Governance Code.
Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction: PICG, IoD join hands to introduce certification
KARACHI: Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) has joined hands with the UK’s Institute of Directors (IoD) to introduce the globally recognised Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction under the Royal Charter in Pakistan.
Addressing a press conference on Monday, PICG President and CEO Fuad Hashimi said the qualification will provide Pakistan’s professionals with an opportunity to become part of a global network of trained directors in 34 countries.
“Shortage of Female Directors in Japan” by Takashi Kotani (JB Press)
Takashi Kotani, an advisor of corporate communications, pointed out another 2020 problem in Japan – Shortage of female directors in Japan – Unintended effect of Abe's Womenomics policies; firms will be scraping bottom of barrel.
Working Paper: Culture and Law in Corporate Governance
Amir N. Licht Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliyah – Radzyner School of Law; European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) (March 6, 2014 – European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) – Law Working Paper No. 247/2014) –
Comments by the TSE’s Masaki Shizuka on a Possible Corporate Governance Code for Japan
Audience Questions & Answers (at the ICGN Conference in Tokyo in March, 2014)
Q. People have often talked about a code of corporate governance for Japan, and I understand that the LDP has set up a committee to look into developing a single national code for Japan, which we fully support. What is your view on that development?
ICGN Conference in Tokyo, March 2014 – Summary Transcript
ICGN Conference, Tokyo, March 2014; Hosted by Tokyo Stock Exchange & Japan Exchange Group;Endorsed by Financial Services Agency, Ministry of Justice & Ministry of Economic Trade and Industry
‘Building a common language: a new era for company and shareholder dialogue’ (Download full Summary:http://bdti.mastertree.jp/f/1ywnb57c )