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  • Reuters

    S.Korea market watchdog urges companies to listen carefully to shareholders

    South Korea's financial watchdog chief said on Thursday companies should pay more attention to shareholder voices, as the government seeks to boost the domestic stock market by bringing in reforms to encourage higher shareholder returns. "I ask that companies listen carefully to shareholder voices and actively communicate with shareholders on their reasonable demands," said Lee Bok-hyun, governor of the Financial Supervisory Service. "I ask companies to actively share with shareholders as they continue to make efforts to improve shareholder value and build a sound governance structure," Lee said in a meeting with activist funds, representatives of listed companies and market experts.

  • PR Newswire

    Top Five Priorities for APAC CIOs to Capitalise on Generative AI in 2024 Published in Report by Info-Tech Research Group

    As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the digital landscape, CIOs and IT leaders are at a pivotal point, tasked with navigating the profound opportunities and challenges this disruptive technology presents. The CIO Priorities 2024 report from Info-Tech Research Group explores the critical capabilities and initiatives CIOs must prioritise to effectively leverage generative AI. Drawing from the insights of the firm's Tech Trends 2024 report, the CIO Priorities 2024 report includes a comp

  • The Wall Street Journal

    JGBs Edge Higher; Focus on BOJ Member Noguchi’s Speech

    Both JGBs and Treasurys tend to move in tandem. For today, the focus is likely to be on Bank of Japan policy board member Asahi Noguchi, who is slated to meet with local leaders in Saga, Japan. Noguchi is one of two members who dissented at the Japanese central bank’s March meeting to the board’s decision to exit from the negative interest-rate policy.