Japan Exchange Group unveils 'MX' medium-term plan

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) has announced its "Medium-Term Management Plan 2027," effective from fiscal year 2025, targeting sustainable growth and enhanced market functionality, the company stated in a release dated March 26, 2025. Key initiatives include revitalizing the Japanese stock market, promoting a comprehensive platform strategy, and fostering digital innovation. JPX aims to achieve an ROE of 18.0% or higher and a revenue target of approximately ¥1.79 trillion, with a projected net profit of around ¥63 billion, by the end of fiscal year 2027. The plan also emphasizes increasing shareholder returns, allocating ¥1.7 trillion (including ¥600 billion in share buybacks) over the three-year period. JPX will focus on talent development, enhanced market trust, and robust IT infrastructure to support these strategic goals.