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Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

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Effort Goals Are Cozy for Both the Government and the Company

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Amidst very modest improvements in corporate governance over the past few years, the percentage of female board members has steadily increased.</li>
<li>Even if the %of female board members rises, there're concerns that it will be a repeat of governance reforms that have't achieved to transform management into one that creates value.</li>
<li>Whether companies that step forward with diversity-conscious boards of directors can use this as a catalyst for management change, and promote female executive directors within companies, will be closely watched.</li>
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Amidst very modest improvements in corporate governance over the past few years, the percentage of female board members has steadily increased.
Even if the %of female board members rises, there're concerns that it will be a repeat of governance reforms that have't achieved to transform management into one that creates value.
Whether companies that step forward with diversity-conscious boards of directors can use this as a catalyst for management change, and promote female executive directors within companies, will be closely watched.


Behind % Rising Female Board Members, How Many Companies Make Progress Reforming Their Boards?

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Behind % Rising Female Board Members, How Many Companies Make Progress Reforming Their Boards?