The Next Phase of Corporate Governance in Japan: Meeting Rising Investor Expectations

Japanese companies have made significant progress in strengthening corporate governance over the past decade. Many leading issuers now demonstrate governance structures that align with global best practices, including majority independent boards, specialized board committees, and enhanced oversight frameworks.

As these reforms become increasingly embedded across the market, investor expectations are evolving. The focus is shifting beyond governance structures and compliance toward a more fundamental question: How effective is the board in driving accountability, strategic oversight, disciplined capital allocation, and long-term value creation?

In this webinar, our experts explore the changing priorities of investors, emerging expectations around corporate governance, and practical steps boards and management teams can take to strengthen investor confidence and support.

During this session, participants will gain insights into:

• The growing emphasis on board effectiveness, accountability, and strategic oversight
• How investors measure governance effectiveness and why executive and director compensation are important indicators
• What evolving governance expectations mean for shareholder activism
• What leading Japanese issuers are doing to position themselves favourably with investors and how you can prepare for the next stage of governance expectations