Japan is the new darling of global investors – Is it warranted?
This article explores the rise of activist shareholders and the market reforms that are increasing the attractiveness of Japan for foreign investors as they look beyond China...
shareholder
Get ready for the activist stress test
April 21, 2026 • by Marie–Noëlle Zen-Ruffinen in shareholder • 7 min read • 
Audio available
This is your wake-up call… Shareholder activism is a revealing stress test for boards, exposing whether governance, capital discipline, and strategy hold under pressure....
Continue readingLatest
Share
Why Warren Buffett has bet on “bad” strategy in Japan’s comeback
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has identified five Japanese trading houses that he believes will profit from an improving economic outlook and a more shareholder-friendly regime in Japan. Patrick Reinmoeller explains the surprising...
Audio available
Taking aim: how shareholder activism is making the workplace more diverse and inclusive
Shareholder activism is changing human resource policies around workplace diversity and inclusion. We use the narrative of Nia Capital, a leading shareholder activist that tackles problems in corporate workplaces through firm engagement...
Learn Brain Circuits
Join us for daily exercises focusing on issues from team building to developing an actionable sustainability plan to personal development. Go on - they only take five minutes.
Explore Leadership
What makes a great leader? Do you need charisma? How do you inspire your team? Our experts offer actionable insights through first-person narratives, behind-the-scenes interviews and The Help Desk.
Join Membership
Log in here to join in the conversation with the I by IMD community. Your subscription grants you access to the quarterly magazine plus daily articles, videos, podcasts and learning exercises.