JPX Monthly Headlines

JPX group companies undertake various initiatives and disseminate information with the aim of providing the most attractive markets to all users.
Every month, we showcase the highlights of these efforts in short and concise summaries just for you.

June

May 23,25: IFRS Foundation Trustees Visit JPX

On May 23, to celebrate the opening of IFRS Foundation Trustees meeting in Tokyo, TSE held a bell-ringing ceremony for members affiliated with the IFRS Foundation Trustees meeting and International Accounting Standards Board.
The IFRS Foundation Trustees meeting was established to secure the adequateness of the development process of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
On May 25, the outcome of the Trustees meeting was announced in a joint statement by the IFRS Foundation Trustees and Japan’s Financial Accounting Standards Foundation, and a joint press conference was held to present the latest information on IFRS in Japan, highlighting such developments as the recent increase in the number of enterprises that have adopted the IFRS.

May 31: Selection of 2017 Competitive IT Strategy Company Stocks

TSE and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) jointly selected and announced the 2017 Competitive IT Strategy Company Stocks.
Competitive IT Strategy Companies refer to enterprises that proactively engage in efforts for IT utilization to improve management innovation, earnings, and productivity with the aim of enhancing mid-to-long term corporate value and fortifying competitiveness. Every year for the past three years, TSE-listed enterprises from various industrial sectors have been selected and showcased to the public.
As rapid advances in IT are transforming industrial structures and business models, it is not enough to engage in current IT investment for the purpose of increasing the efficiency and convenience of internal operations, as has been the case until now. It is vital for companies to take strategic and competitive IT investment that will contribute to improving mid-to-long term corporate value and fortifying competitiveness.

Jun. 9: 30th Anniversary of Equity Futures Market

June 9 marked 30 years since the launch of Osaka Stock Futures 50 (OSF50), which was the first equity futures product in Japan. OSF50 is the pioneer of equity derivative products and was launched at Osaka Securities Exchange (current OSE) in 1987. Based on an underlying basket of 50 leading stocks, the launch of OSF50 was made possible under the legislative system at that time. Though Nikkei 225 Futures and TOPIX Futures commenced in 1988 and the Index Futures products shifted to the center of trading, OSF50 established equity future products as an effective means of hedging. In this way, OSF50 contributed greatly to the development of the financial market in Japan. OSE remains committed to its mission of improving convenience in the market through further developing services and products to satisfy investor needs.

Jun. 16: 16th Annual General Shareholders Meeting

On June 16, JPX held its 16th Annual General Shareholders Meeting, and over 2,000 shareholders were in attendance.
During the shareholders meeting, for approximately three hours, shareholders engaged actively in the question and answer session with lively questions and opinions on the management policies and business development of JPX. The meeting concluded with the approval of all resolutions.
JPX strives to generate constructive dialogue with shareholders through the shareholders meeting and works tirelessly to nurture a long-term relationship with shareholders.

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