Japan Seeks Faster IPO Listing Process

Japan’s securities industry wants to reduce the time needed for companies to list on the stock market following approval for an initial public offering, looking to create a more welcoming environment for fundraising, Nikkei Asia reported.

It takes a month for a new stock to debut on the Japanese market after receiving approval. The Japan Securities Dealers Association will recommend cutting the waiting period to about 21 days in a draft report the group will finish in January.

Read the full report: Nikkei Asia

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