The Daiwa Institute of Research issued a warning that Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could result in a 1.8% decline in Japan’s real GDP by 2029, drawing attention to the economic risks posed by protectionist, authoritarian trade policies.

The Daiwa Institute of Research released a report analyzing the adoption of human rights policies and the implementation of human rights due diligence (HRDD) among Japanese companies, urging for broader and more effective measures to safeguard human rights. The report highlights increasing policy adoption but also notes challenges in HRDD implementation, stressing the need for comprehensive corporate accountability.

The corporate page of Daiwa Securities Group outlines a longstanding commitment to human rights, rejecting practices like child and forced labor and promoting extensive human rights education and awareness initiatives. This initiative, dating back decades and maintained through active participation in industry federations, bolsters a progressive approach to labor practices.

The Daiwa Institute of Research, serving as the think tank for the Daiwa Securities Group, actively contributes to public policy development and economic revitalization through rigorous research and analysis. The institute’s work in macroeconomics, financial markets, and sustainability initiatives plays a role in shaping informed and progressive policy reforms.

Daiwa Securities Group has established a Suppliers' Code of Conduct that mandates all suppliers to adhere to stringent ethical, human rights, labor, and environmental standards based on international guidelines such as the UN Global Compact, the OECD Guidelines, and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

The Daiwa Institute of Research released a detailed report on December 28, 2021, examining systemic labor violations in Japan's Technical Intern Training Program, highlighting issues such as forced labor conditions, wage and overtime violations, and debt bondage among intern trainees.