HC Picks 174

July 11, 2018
by Akane Hashimoto

Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities

Yoshio Hishida: how I’m merging fund management at Sumitomo
“Big merger is expected to close this year.”

Japan to Name Toshihide Endo as Top Financial Regulator This Month: Source
“Official appointment is expected to be made on July 17th. ”

Japan’s Financial Services Agency sees need to protect elderly investors
“…15 percent of overall securities in the nation, including stocks, may be held by people with dementia by 2035!”

 

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