HC Picks 335

December 8, 2021
by Akane Hashimoto

Period : November 30, 2021 – December 7, 2021

Category : [Business] [Economy] [Policy (BOJ)]

Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities-


● Murakami-linked fund boosts stake in Japan’s Shinsei Bank

 > “Murakami again. Let’s see what he is willing to propose.”

● Toshiba walked away from potential buyout talks and Brookfield offer -sources

 > “Hope Toshiba managements seriously face the reality and make the best decision for shareholders and stakeholders, but not for themselves.”

#Business


● Japan govt considering lifting FY2022 economic growth forecast -NHK

 > “Japan is a matured society. Stable growth path is most important.”

#Economy


● Japan’s top banks join forces to boost impact investing

 > “This might have been an easier decision to make for Japanese banks, as interest rate is low and spread is not credit driven. Might give a chance to banks to normalize credit spreads.”

● Japan Moves to Impose New Regulations on Stablecoin Issuers: Report

#Policy (BOJ)