Japan Securities Dealers Association holds seminar in London to call for investment in Japanese stocks. Nikkei Stock Average exceeded 40,000 yen for the first time this month, setting a new all-time high.
Overseas investors are driving the rise in stock prices, it has been pointed out. A woman who used to work at a British asset management company said, ``I think this is the most exciting time for the Japanese stock market.'' It showed hope, the woman said, adding that the government and regulators were working together.