Asia Society 24d ago

TOKYO, May 21, 2026 — Japan’s capital markets have undergone a profound transformation, shifting from insider capitalism dominated by cross-shareholdings to a more open, globally connected system. In this discussion, Monex Group Chairman Oki Matsumoto, Mission Value Partners Founder Andrew McDermott, and D4V Partner Asumi Ota join Jesper Koll, policy committee chair at Asia Society Japan, to examine the forces reshaping corporate Japan. From generational change and shareholder engagement to the rise of venture capital, startup M&A, and the future of corporate governance, the panel explores whether Japan can sustain its momentum while preserving the strengths that have made it one of the world’s most resilient economies. (1 hr., 17 min.) Subscribe for more videos like this: http://AsiaSociety.org/YouTube --- Support Asia Society today: http://AsiaSociety.org/Donate --- Subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected: https://asiasociety.org/email-subscriptions --- Facebook: http://facebook.com/AsiaSociety Instagram: http://instagram.com/AsiaSociety Twitter: http://twitter.com/AsiaSociety LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/asia-society/ #asiasociety #asiasocietyjapan