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Dec/29/2025

Handling of Nikkei-JPX Commodity Index and its Sub-Indexes in Relation to Reform of Cash-Settled Rolling Spot Futures on Precious Metals
Nov/17/2025

Nikkei changes Name of Nikkei 225 Climate Change 1.5°C Target Index
Oct/03/2025

Release of the IOSCO Principles compliance report
May/14/2025

Treatment of the Partial Spin-off of Sony Group’s Financial Services Business
Feb/05/2025

Joint Development of New Index Focusing on Human Capital

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