governance/stewardship/fiduciary
July 22, 2015by Investment in Japan
Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities
Economy
Japan’s Famous Hospitality Is Keeping Productivity at Lowest in G-7
“Would you prefer higher productivity or higher quality?”
Could China Be the Next Japan?
“Quite an interesting comparison”
Recent News
Business??
HORIBA acquires UK based company MIRA Ltd.
Toshiba Executives Expected to Step Down Over Accounting Scandal
Toshiba CEO Resigns After Accounting Scandal
Japan insurance firms pursue growing markets with U.S. deals
The 7 Biggest Corporate Scandals in Japan
GPIF
GPIF head says no need to be ‘bang on’ with asset targets
In-house team easily retains No1 slot in GPIF manager ranking
Japan’s pension fund flexible on reaching new asset targets
Japan’s pension fund backs in so-called shame gauge
Economy
Japan’s Economy at a Turning Point
Japan business mood subdued on uncertainty over China – Reuters Tankan
Market
Japan’s economic transformation: Are we there yet?
Opinion: Why activist investors are turning up the heat in Asia
BOJ
Speech by BOJ Governor Kuroda at the Amartya Sen Lecture (How to Sustain Economic Growth in Asia)
BOJ’s Kuroda: Japan’s inflation to accelerate “considerably,” sees no need for more QE
Governance
Japanese companies must comply (or explain)
Japan to charge outside directors with lending ear to whistle-blowers