Ukraine and Japan deepen cooperation to attract investment and develop capital markets

Oleksii Semeniuk, Chairman of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, together with NSSMC Commissioners Arsen Ilin and Iraklii Baramiia met with Masashi Nakagome, Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine.

The sides discussed the integration of Ukrainian capital markets into the EU, attracting Japanese investment, and creating a reliable infrastructure for foreign businesses.

Oleksii Semeniuk briefed the Ambassador on the alignment of Ukrainian legislation with European requirements. Special attention was given to cooperation between the central securities depositories of Ukraine and Japan. This will help bring the markets of both countries closer together and ensure that the property rights of Japanese investors are protected.

“We aim to create stable and transparent conditions. Cooperation between our depositories will enable foreign businesses to purchase Ukrainian securities in accordance with international standards and safely hold their assets,” said Oleksii Semeniuk.

Masashi Nakagome carefully reviewed the Ukrainian initiatives. The Japanese side is ready to continue the dialogue.

“I am pleased to see the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine (NSSMC). Once we receive the proposals, we are ready to continue this dialogue,” said Masashi Nakagome.

The Commission thanked the partners for their support and assured them of its readiness to provide comprehensive assistance to every investor from Japan.