Independent Leading Corporate Governance Research

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.

Won’t Companies Fall into the Trap of Formalism when Amending Laws Just to Build a Track Record?

While % of Female Board Members Has Risen, Now Is Time to Ask Whether Companies Are Creating Value

Will This Revision to the Corporate Governance Code Be the Third Time’s the Charm?

History Shows that Unique Ideas Emerge when Overcoming Harsh External Environments

The Starting Point Is to Set "Sustainable Expansion of Corporate Value" As a Management Goal

Since This Revision Solely Seeks Substantive Enhancement, Achieving Effectiveness Will Be Difficult

What Corporate Governance Practices Should a “frontrunner” Adopt?

What Companies Should Do Before Engaging in Constructive Dialogue

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

<ul>
<li>It seems it will take a little longer than two years for Japanese companies to actually start making changes, given the direct link between corporate governance and return on capital.</li>
<li>One reason why corporate governance code—set at an achievable level if companies stretch a little—did not bring about any decisive changes in companies or their boards of directors is that...</li>
<li>It appears that many companies in Japan are failing to both fulfill their fiduciary duties by implementing growth strategies and meet their accountability obligations.</li>
</ul>


It seems it will take a little longer than two years for Japanese companies to actually start making changes, given the direct link between corporate governance and return on capital.
One reason why corporate governance code—set at an achievable level if companies stretch a little—did not bring about any decisive changes in companies or their boards of directors is that...
It appears that many companies in Japan are failing to both fulfill their fiduciary duties by implementing growth strategies and meet their accountability obligations.


Ten Years Have Passed Without Companies Truly Understanding the Essence of Corporate Governance

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

Ten Years Have Passed Without Companies Truly Understanding the Essence of Corporate Governance