Japan plan would boost financial sector, markets

(Reuters) - Even after major reforms in the 1990s, Japanese banks and
brokers are still hampered by regulations that impede the
sharing of customer information and cross-marketing of products,
limiting their ability to offer comprehensive services.




Japan is also trying to invigorate its markets. Despite
being the world's second-largest economy, it accounts for just 9
percent of global equity trading volume, and is not punching its
weight in derivatives, commodities, and exchange-traded funds.


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