by Akane Hashimoto
Period : March 13, 2022 – March 21, 2022
Category : [Policy (BOJ)] [Business] [GPIF]
–Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities-
● Bank of Japan keeps easing policy steady amid low inflation, Ukraine crisis
> “Mr. Kuroda is more concerned about Russian invasion of Ukraine than raising interest rate for now.”
● Japan delays introduction of Basel III capital rules for megabanks
> “This was meant to support borrowers.”
● GM to buy SoftBank’s stake in Cruise self-driving unit for $2.1 billion
> “A traditional company helping a new business model. Flexibility of liquidity management in a downturn market is key for all businesses.”
● SoftBank-Backed Oyo Said to Weigh 50% Smaller IPO as Markets Sag
● SMBC Nikko trading scandal threatens future of brokerage’s equities division
> “An internally approved misconduct? Details still to be clarified.”
● JPMorgan Sees a 10% Boost for Stocks as Big Investors Rebalance
> “For big investors, regular rebalancing should be the best solution for long term performance.”