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June 7, 2017
by Akane Hashimoto

Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities

Japan’s ‘Show Me The Money’ Corporate Governance
Japan’s manufacturing growth picks up to three-month high on improving orders: PMI
OECD urges Japan to improve work prospects for young people
“Although potentially not enough, Japan had been trying to improve profitability over time. OECD messages do not seem to consider these efforts. ”

Japan’s GPIF pension fund sues Toshiba auditor over investment losses
Gov’t pension fund seeks 3.5 bil. yen in damages from Toshiba auditor
“GPIF have sued Toshiba for 13.2bn yen in June 2016 based on the loss they have born. Now? the auditor for 3.5bn yen.? First to sue an auditor.”

 

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Governance / Stewardship / Fiduciary

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