Japan Suspects Companies Are Evading Disclosure of Cross-Shareholdings
- Financial Services Agency wants better disclosure from firms
- Property-and-casualty insurers plan to end cross-shareholdings
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Japan is increasing pressure on companies with extensive cross-shareholdings.
The government wants companies to be more transparent about why they hold stakes in other firms. The practice has long been criticized as contributing to poor corporate governance by protecting management.