HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2023/08/09
Ex-Mizuho VP Sues Bank Alleging Bias Against Non-Japanese Staff
"This is kind of a shame that hadn't changed in the past 20 years… Not common amongst corporate Japan, but can be seen in traditional companies."
2023/08/07
Japan investor group to launch $14bn Toshiba takeover bid Tuesday
"At last, the deal looks to complete. It took so long, shall see how JIP can add value to the company."
2023/08/02
MSCI names special adviser to CEO
2023/06/26
Japan steps into chip supply chain with $6.4bn JSR deal
"Government lead business consolidation is fine, but again at a premium?"
2023/05/23
Japan's Mizuho expands in US banking with $550 mln Greenhill deal
"Japanese firms are getting acquisitive. Hopefully, purchase price and business plan are well considered."
2023/05/22
SoftBank Sells Fortress Investment Group
"Softbank is raising liquidity, and Fortress main business is shown to be Credit."
2023/05/07
Buffett says more comfortable with investments in Japan than Taiwan
"Japanese political situation is relatively stable, but he might have seen more upside to Japanese companies."
2023/05/03
Kabutocho, Japan’s Wall Street, evolves into new financial hub
"Good read to understand Kabutocho history."
2023/04/27
Japan’s SMBC plans to triple stake in Jefferies in Wall Street push
"Japanese banks are in expansion mode supported by healthy balance sheets."
2023/04/13
SoftBank moves to sell down most of its Alibaba stake
"Softbank always takes dynamic liquidity management."