governance/stewardship/fiduciary
March 9, 2016by Investment in Japan
Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities
Policy
Even With Negative Interest Rates, Japan Has No Inflation
“This tells that liquidity is enough but new activities are lacking. Shall see how corporate managements might change their business plan.”
Market
In Japan, the Government Gets Paid to Borrow Money
“The real impact is the coupon of new issuances.”
Governance/Stewardship
To Regain Trust, Toshiba Needs More Than Stronger Governance
“This comment shall be applied through out corporate Japan.”
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Policy
Japan Casinos Off The Table Despite Favorable Cards
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GPIF
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Economy
Monthly Economic Report(Mizuho Research)
Japan Post
Japan Post Bank faces negative rates hit
BOJ
BOJ’s Kuroda says G20 fully understands Japan’s negative interest rate policy