- 2023/10/25
- Kokusai Electric shares jump 28% in Tokyo debut
"Good move for Japanese private equity to be classified as an important player in industry consolidations." - 2023/10/16
- KKR-backed Kokusai Electric's IPO becomes Japan's largest in five years
"This may be a catalyst for Japanese market." - 2023/10/14
- MUFG earned double its $9bn Morgan Stanley rescue investment
"This relationship might have last for longer than expected. There is a strong tie in Japan." - 2023/10/03
- Japan’s property sector sees ‘golden period’ as foreign investments surge 45%
"Japanese real estate may be the most attractive asset based in JPY, but relatively expensive. It is important to create relationships with banks and corporates to purchase at a discount." - 2023/09/11
- KKR, SBI to set up fund to tap into Japan's wealthy individuals
"Look to be creating a distribution platform." - 2023/09/07
- NEC acquires fintech company to help employees build assets
"Why NEC had to acquire the company? A strategic alliance should have been enough…" - 2023/09/04
- AB Capital Hires EQT Exeter’s Kusumine Enami to Lead Japan Office
"It is good for individuals to find good position, but how managers can sustain its' investment philosophy?" - 2023/08/14
- Exclusive: SoftBank in talks to buy Vision Fund's 25% stake in Arm -sources
"Since Softbank regards VF investment companies to be Softbank investment companies, there is a conflict of interests. Valuation is extremely sensitive." - 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."
