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Financial Instruments and Exchange Act

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Summary

The purpose of this Act is, inter alia, by developing systems for disclosure of corporate affairs and other related matters, providing for necessary matters relating to persons who engage in Financial Instruments Business and securing appropriate operation of Financial Instruments Exchanges, to ensure fairness in, inter alia, issuance of the Securities and transactions of Financial Instruments, etc. and to facilitate the smooth distribution of Securities, as well as to aim at fair price formation of Financial Instruments, etc. through the full utilization of functions of the capital market, thereby contributing to the sound development of the national economy and protection of investors.

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Issuer

Japan

Year

1948

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Financial Services Agency (Financial Regulator)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Transportation & Warehousing
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  • Manufacturing
Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequality

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