The recent spike in orders is extraordinary.

The number of individual investors or shareholders who trade using the Internet has increased significantly.

As long as we get a clear explanation of the allegations [from the authorities], that will be enough for us to make a move.

It is necessary to raise the level of screening for start-up firms when they are to be listed.

This year is the year in which we start anew, from the beginning.

We need more updated information and better disclosure.

The number of orders and deals done has been increasing today on the exchange and the cases of deals may surpass the volume the system can handle.

We will set up a mechanism that exchanges (nationwide) can use. (Through) this, we would like to increase Japan's international competitiveness.

We have observed totally unexpected and abnormal increases in trading volumes and it is extremely regrettable that we had to take such action.