Japan Exchange Group announced multiple market initiatives in July 2026, including the launch of a cryptocurrency asset index series, revised corporate governance standards, and expanded options trading eligibility. The developments underscore the exchange operator’s effort to broaden its product suite and enhance market infrastructure across its subsidiary exchanges.
- July 1: Tokyo Stock Exchange publishes list of companies disclosing listing objectives on TPM
- July 18: Nikkei 225 mini futures celebrate 20th anniversary
- July 21: Corporate Governance Code revised and published
- July 28: Request to lower investment units; working group established for small-size investment promotion
- July 29: JPXI and QUICK launch jointly-operated JPX-QUICK Crypto Asset Index Series
- August 3: Osaka Securities Exchange increases single stock options eligible for market making to 50 issues
The JPX-QUICK Crypto Asset Index Series, developed through a partnership between JPXI and QUICK, represents the group’s entry into digital asset benchmarking. Concurrently, the revised Corporate Governance Code reflects evolving market standards for listed companies. The Osaka Securities Exchange expansion of single stock options to 50 issues effective August 3 aims to enhance derivative market liquidity and accessibility.
Additional measures focus on retail participation. A working group was established to explore lowering investment units, targeting broader access to equity markets among smaller investors. The Tokyo Stock Exchange also published a list of companies disclosing objectives for listing on its TPM segment, supporting transparency for growth-stage enterprises.
Japan Exchange Group operates the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Securities Exchange, and Tokyo Commodity Exchange, serving as Japan’s primary securities and derivatives marketplace.
