TSE planning new disclosure rules for midsize firms

Tokyo Stock Exchange plans new disclosure rules for midsize firms as market rally transforms corporate landscape. | Contesto: cronaca

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• TSE planning new disclosure rules for midsize firms

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The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is formulating new disclosure regulations targeting midsize listed companies, a move announced as Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average continues a historic surge, having more than doubled from approximately 28,000 points in March 2023. The planned rules are seen as a direct response to the market's dramatic transformation. The prolonged rally, which has propelled the Nikkei to multi-decade highs, has significantly increased global investor attention on Japanese equities. Market analysts suggest the exchange aims to ensure that the quality and depth of corporate information keep pace with the market's expanded scale and international profile. Enhanced transparency for midsize firms, which form a substantial portion of the listed universe, is considered crucial for sustaining investor confidence and market integrity. This regulatory push builds upon a broader corporate governance reform agenda that has been a key pillar of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration and a factor cited by investors in the market's re-rating. For years, foreign investors criticized Japanese firms for sitting on large cash piles and lacking clear strategies to improve capital efficiency and shareholder returns. The TSE itself has been urging companies to focus on their cost of capital and strategic value. The specific details of the new disclosure requirements are still under development but are expected to go beyond basic financial reporting. They may encompass more detailed explanations of business strategies, capital allocation policies, and investments in intangible assets like research and development and human capital. The focus on midsize companies indicates a recognition that while large caps have generally improved their disclosure under investor pressure, a transparency gap may persist further down the market capitalization scale. Corporate governance experts note that improved disclosure is not merely about compliance but is increasingly linked to valuation. In a market where foreign ownership is rising, consistent and comparable information is vital for investment decisions. Firms that communicate their long-term plans and...

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