Changes to Regulations, Platform Standards and Operating Guidelines
First written in FY2017. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
Axel Mark moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2019.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 2 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「The blockchain-related services newly entered by the Group are in a new field that has emerged in recent years. The Group will operate these services in consultation with lawyers and other specialists to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. However, a review of the current regulatory framework could impose significant restrictions on or cause significant changes to the Group’s business, and could materially affect the Group’s business and results.」
In addition to the existing regulatory risks, the Group explicitly identifies the possibility of significant restrictions on and changes to its blockchain-related services resulting from a review of the current regulatory framework. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If the Group becomes unable to continue providing the relevant content due to tighter legal regulations or changes in the standards of telecommunications carriers or other parties, this may affect the Group’s business and results.」
The Group continues to identify as risks changes to, and tightening of, laws and regulations, telecommunications carrier and platform standards, and game operating guidelines. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「If the Group becomes unable to continue providing the relevant content due to tighter legal regulations or changes in the standards of telecommunications carriers or other parties, this may affect the Group’s business and results.」
The Group identifies as risks changes to, and tightening of, laws and regulations, telecommunications carrier and platform standards, and online game guidelines.