Shukan Bunshun reports on the latest developments, including changes to TOPIX constituents and constituent exclusions, the former Murakami fund’s plans to acquire フジ不動産, and the leak of 23 million personal records.
Japan Exchange Group announced that it will reduce the number of TOPIX constituents to 986 by July 2028. As part of the market reform policy launched in 2022, constituent selection will be reviewed, and Watami and WOWOW will be excluded from the candidates for TOPIX inclusion.
The former Murakami fund is reported to be newly targeting the acquisition of フジ不動産. Against the backdrop of a ¥1 trillion-scale contest over Sankei Building, a subsidiary of Fuji Media Holdings, the real estate business within the Fujisankei Group is said to be entering a phase of reorganisation.
Regarding the large-scale leak of personal information, as many as 23 million records may have been leaked at Lawson, Times, BookOff and other companies. Experts have stressed the need to avoid 「NG actions」 going forward, with misuse of AI cited as a factor behind the incidents.
The Financial Services Agency issued an order partially suspending the operations of Prudential Life Insurance and imposed severe administrative sanctions, including a three-month ban on sales. Attention is focused on the background to misconduct by employees involved and the impact on future operations.