Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Norway’s SWF Nixes All-Male Boards In Japan
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is pushing to increase gender diversity among Japan's corporate executives.
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China And Japan Decouple Amid Demographic Decline
As China and Japan begin decoupling economically from one another, it is worth asking if they might not be stronger together since they face similarchallenges.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Toshiba Could Go Private To Heal
Toshibahas been in conflict with activist shareholders since a 2015 accounting scandal, followed by a massive write-down on its nuclear business the following year.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Japan Bank Governor Nominee Charts Own Course
Kazuo Uedawill have his plate full when he takes over in the spring, with the market keen to see whether—and how soon—he will deviate from his predecessors controversial policies.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Japan: Regional Bank M&A On The Rise
Japan'spolicymakers are encouraging consolidation in the banking system, sparkinga wave of regional bank mergers and acquisitions.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Kuroda Leaves Japan’s Central Bank Marking End Of An Era
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will nominate a new head of the BoJ perhaps as early as February.
News
Yen Loses Safe-Haven Status
The yen fell to its lowest level against the dollar in 32 years as the Bank of Japan continues to keep interest rates near zero while central banks around the world are raising rates to fight rising inflation.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Japan To Finance Decarbonization Of Shipping
ESG makes headway in the shipping industry thanks to Japan.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Mizuho Securities Rises In The Ranks With US Expansion
Mizuho Americas’ primary businesses are investment and corporate banking, lending, treasury services, and research and capital markets offerings.
News
Japan: Prime Minister Looks To Steady Ship After Abe Shock
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida seeks to follow the path carved out by the late Shinzo Abe on foreign and defense policywhile putting his own stamp on economic policy.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Softbank Takes A Step Back
Last yearSoftBank earned the highest profits ever for a Japanese firm and during the first quarter of 2022 had its worst quarter ever, losing $15 billion.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Toshiba’s Impending Takeover
After years of scandals and mismanagement, Toshiba may soon be acquired in an M&A deal.