Welcome to the English article archive of Urata Management & Finance Lab. Our goal is to provide timely, in-depth analysis and practical insights on the rapidly evolving Japanese financial market for an international audience. Our commentary covers crucial topics including Defined Contribution (DC) pensions, asset management strategies, corporate governance, and regulatory shifts impacting investment and labor dynamics in Japan.
Expert Analysis & English Commentary on Japan’s Financial Landscape
- Safety or Stagnation? The High Cost of Japan’s DC Investment Advice Ban
- The Hidden Risk in Japanese DC Pensions: Unintentional Concentration
- Defined Contribution Pensions: A Crossroads at 25 Years
- How Trump Tariffs Are Affecting U.S. Retirement Savings
- The Expansion of Defined Contribution Pensions: Expectations and Issues