governance/stewardship/fiduciary
September 9, 2015by Investment in Japan
Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities
Economy
Japan PM Shinzo Abe’s 3-year scorecard: mixed on economy, divisive on security
?”For those who want a glance of Abenomics”
Japan Post
Japan Post Bank hires second Goldman banker for portfolio management
?”Looks like they are building a huge trading desk?”
Governance/Stewardship
UN-backed body raises heat on fund manager ethics
?”Not directly related to Japan, but since recent efforts refer to UK structure, this is an indication of how Japanese investors may behave over time.”
Recent News
Business
Nidec Acquires U.S.-Based KB Electronics, Inc. and Announces Outline of Its New Subsidiary
Indonesia High-Speed Rail Cancelation Disappoints Japan
Mizuho Expands Equity Hiring Plans in Bet Rout Will Ease
Japan Display CEO hints at strong Apple orders ahead of new iPhone launch
Japan, Iran to start investment talks next week
Japan’s Southeast Asia charm offensive
500 Startups Announces A $30 Million Fund For Japan
Mitsui Sumitomo of Japan to Acquire British Insurer Amlin
Policy
Bank of Japan Not Convinced of Need for Further Easing
GPIF
Investment results for the first quarter of fiscal 2015
Economy
Monthly Report of Prospects for Japan’s Economy (September_JRI)
Japan August PMI survey shows services expand at fastest pace in almost two years
Japan’s Weak Wages Put More Easing on the Table
Japan urges China to tackle structural challenges as economic uncertainty grows
Japan’s Abe unlikely to tackle hard reforms in next term: economists
Abe’s Growth-First Fiscal Policy
Market
Japan Stocks Best for Income Investors, says Neptune
Japan Post?
Tokyo scrambles to find new ?Japan Post president as IPO looms
Infrastructure
Japan plans public-private infrastructure projects abroad
Governance/Stewardship
Japan aligns with international perspectives on corporate governance
Toshiba posts ?37.8 billion loss after profit-padding scandal