International Bankers Association of Japan

On 5 October 2026, the IBA Japan submitted recommendations to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on the proposed introduction of a shareholder identification regime under the Companies Act. The MoJ is considering the introduction of two complementary shareholder identification mechanisms: an issuer-initiated identification system and a large shareholder reporting system. The proposal includes provisions for monetary fines and the suspension of voting rights as penalties for non-compliance. 

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On 31 March 2026, IBA Japan submitted a proposal requesting the relaxation of statutory ledger requirements under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law …