Japan tightening rules on shareholder proposals to curb disruptive short-termism.

Japan is moving to tighten regulations on shareholder proposals as companies and policymakers push back against activist investing. Proposed rules aim to raise the threshold for submitting proposals, requiring a higher ownership stake or longer holding periods to reduce what critics argue is disruptive short-termism. The changes come as activist investors submit proposals to a record number of companies, prompting a broader debate over the balance between investor rights and corporate autonomy.