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August 31, 2016
by Akane Hashimoto

Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities

QE, End of the Private Sector? Japanese Government Now Largest Shareholder of 474 Big Companies
GPIF looks to ride out downturns, others want it to quell them
“BOJ owns equity via ETF. Massive percentage of assets are now held passively. Good reason why GPIF is keen to be behave active in order to maintain a healthy market.?”

World-Bond Funds Grapple With Japan’s Negative Yields
“In this unusual environment, the meaning of passive investment needs to be reviewed carefully.”

Kuroda says Bank of Japan prepared for fiscal easing if necessary
Bank of Japan Will Act ‘Without Hesitation’ to Revive Inflation
“No doubt that real growth comes from value creation and not by easing. Should be time to review real economy.”

 

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