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The Financial Services Agency in Japan has registered Smartround Securities as a brokerage for secondary market trading of unlisted shares, aiming to boost the country's IPO ecosystem and improve the quality of Japan's IPO pipeline.

US · 2026-08-27

Key takeaway

Japan's Financial Services Agency registers Smartround Securities for trading unlisted shares.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerJapan's Financial Services Agency registers Smartround Securities for trading unlisted shares.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onEnhanced access to capital for startups as they can now trade shares more efficiently.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onIncreased investment in startups improves the overall IPO ecosystem in Japan.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youA more robust IPO pipeline could lead to higher valuations and growth opportunities for small businesses.

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Source: CNBC

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