HC Picks 359

July 6, 2022
by Investment and Research Team

Period : June 28, 2022 – July 4, 2022

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

Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities-


● Japan Inc. Disagrees With BOJ’s View Cost-Push Inflation Will Be Temporary

● BOJ’s public relations crisis forces rethink on inflation message

 > “Although a difficult environment, we will see where the economy heads to.”

#Policy (BOJ)


● Rakuten Seeks Approval to List Finance Unit in Tokyo

 > “Rakuten has various ways for cashless. By listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, it could accelerate an expansion of fintech.”

● Japan’s Biggest Bank to Buy Nomura Securities Unit in Thailand

 > “Consolidation in the Japanese financial industry is getting clear.”

#Business


● Pension giant GPIF to invest in Japanese startups for first time

 > “Due to the asset size, this may boost new businesses.”

#GPIF