governance/stewardship/fiduciary
October 12, 2016by Akane Hashimoto
Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities
Japan’s retail gloom casts doubt on government’s upbeat spending projection
Rolls Royce Boom Shows Not All Japanese Are Worried About Spending
“Spenging is all about demand and needs, not interest rates.”
Why Japan and Europe Have Two Completely Different Plans for Their Unprofitable Banks
“Interesting comparison. Shall also note that Japanese banks sit on deposits vs wholesale financing.”
Analysis of Wood Inscription Reveals Persians were in Japan 1,000 Years Ago
“How interesting!”
Recent News
Policy
Japan Passes $32 Billion in Extra Economic Stimulus, but Some Seek More
Economy
Japan’s Current Account Widens to 2.0 Trillion Yen Surplus
Governance / Stewardship
Japanese Companies Improve ESG Performance: MSCI Report
BOJ
Kuroda says Bank of Japan easing alone can’t achieve balanced growth
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda Says Europe’s Early Response to Bank Woes Critical
Business
Kimonos centre stage in Japan corporate tussle
Fujitsu looks to integrate PC business with Lenovo
Sompo of Japan Buying Endurance, a Specialty Insurer