- 2020/05/21
- MUFG to permanently shutter 40% of bank branches in Japan
- 2020/05/21
- Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Has Hiring, Acquisition Plans Overseas
- 2020/05/20
- Japan Regional Banks in Extremely Tough Biz Situation
"Most presidents believe the banks will exist throughout their appointment. What's needed are longer term visions and business plans." - 2020/05/19
- Nomura seeks new growth from private equity, private debt and startups
"This direction may grow Japanese private market. Interesting." - 2020/05/16
- Japan’s megabanks estimate a collective ¥1.1tn in credit costs
"Pros is that credit oriented lending environment would be back. Cons is that current liquidity support is likely to hurt bank shareholders." - 2020/05/14
- Fir Tree Comments on JR Kyushu’s Response to Shareholder Proposals
"Don't ignore groups that are sincerely thinking about long term growth!" - 2020/05/11
- In virus-hit Japan, cabs deliver ¥32,000 steaks and boxes occupy plane seats
"Well, who would use this service…" - 2020/05/11
- Japan's central bank gets its first woman executive director in 138 years
- 2020/05/09
- Bain Capital makes $1bn bet on Japan’s nursing homes
- 2020/05/06
- Japan to ease investment rules to push bank-fintech marriage
"Digital banking service may not be new, but positive for those who are aiming to provide innovative new services." - 2020/05/05
- Many Japan Firms Resist Telecommuting, Raising COVID-19 Risk for Call Center Staff
"No sense. Anyone should be able to call from home. Companies are responsible to protect both employee health and data security." - 2020/04/27
- Japan to review top obstacle to telework — the personal seal
"Digital working environment should spread across Japan in the near term. This should be one benefit from today's horrible situation."
