by Mitsuru Misawa (University of Hawaii-Manoa, USA)

Table of Contents (23k)
Preface (26k)
About the Author (37k)
Chapter 1: Introducation (102k)

This is one of the few books written in English by a Japanese author with expertise in finance, law and business. The book presents issues pertaining to the three areas from Japan's and US viewpoints, and is based on ten articles, published in reputable journals, on current issues in finance and law in Japan. It includes additional comments on Japan's banking and finance industry.

The book contains a number of citations which will help readers understand more about Japanese law and finance. It also serves as a reference source for people outside Japan interested in Japanese law and finance.

This book will be of interest to businessmen, accountants and lawyers who wish to know more about the second largest economy in the world.

• The Tokyo International Capital Market for Foreign Issuers and Required Disclosure
• Japan's Big Bang Reform
• Banks and Bad Loans in Japan
• Disclosure Principle in Japan
• Sales Recognition in Japan and the US — Possibility of Adopting International Accounting Standards in Japan
• The Japanese Issues and Perspective on the Convergence of International Accounting Standards
• Shareholders' Action and Director's Responsibility in Japan
• A New Trend in Japan's Security Regulations — Efficiency Test of US Laws in the Different Markets
• M&A for Foreign Investments in Japan