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MUFG Said to Weigh Sweeter HDBF Offer as It Eyes Say in Strategy: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is considering sweetening its $1.7 billion offer for a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/mufg-said-to-weigh-sweeter-hdbf-offer-as-it-eyes-say-in-strategy
Climate investors target Japan's top banks, this time on board oversight, sources say
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-investors-target-japans-top-banks-this-time-board-oversight-sources-say-2024-04-15/
MUFG Said to Discuss Buying $1.7 Billion Stake in HDFC Unit: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is in talks to acquire a roughly $1.7 billion stake in HDFC Bank ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/mufg-said-to-discuss-buying-1-7-billion-stake-in-hdfc-unit
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Commercial Banks In India: Types And Functions - Forbes India: Explore all about commercial banks in India, from their types to function, and find out the banks ...
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Japanese Banks Will Get Earnings Bump From Deposits at BOJ: Japanese banks will start earning billions of yen in interest on their deposits with the Bank of ...
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London regtech GSS raises $47M to help banks screen for global sanctions: Global Screening Services (GSS), a London-based regulatory compliance platform that ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/25/london-regtech-gss-raises-47m-to-help-banks-screen-for-global-sanctions/
One of Ohtani’s endorsement deals looks pretty awkward right now: There probably isn’t a single person more widely admired and respected in all of Japan than ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/one-of-shohei-ohtani%E28099s-endorsement-deals-looks-pretty-awkward-right-now
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
- Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.
- Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.
- Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.
- Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
The Bank of Japan just made a historic rate pivot. Here's what could happen next: The decision Tuesday sparked a sharp selloff in the Japanese yen ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/19/boj-bank-of-japan-historic-pivot-interest-rate-hike.html
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
Japan’s MUFG (8306 JP) Preps Its Trading Strategy for the End of Negative Rates: One question is obsessing Tokyo’s financial markets — when will the Bank of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-05/japan-s-biggest-bank-preps-its-trading-strategy-for-the-end-of-negative-rates
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Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya debuts corporate ESG deposits: BANGKOK -- Bank of Ayudhya, one of Thailand's largest financial institutions ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/Thailand-s-Bank-of-Ayudhya-debuts-corporate-ESG-deposits
Canon Electronics leads plunge among Japan's Space One shareholder companies after rocket explodes
cnbc.com/2024/03/13/canon-electronics-leads-plunge-among-space-one-consortium-after-failed-launch.html
Japan’s biggest bank readies for BOJ shift on rate policy within weeks: Hiroyuki Seki, head of global markets business at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/06/markets/mitsubishi-ufj-readies-for-boj-policy-change/
Startup Offers Workers Path to Buy Out Small Japan Businesses Without Successor: Owners of smaller firms in Japan have struggled for years to hand their ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-21/startup-offers-workers-path-to-buy-out-small-japan-businesses-without-successor
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Major Japanese Firms Post Higher Earnings in April-Dec.: TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Many publicly traded Japanese companies have reported robust earnings for the nine ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/economy/20240211-168294/
MUFG to take $100m stake in Japan's top robo-adviser: TOKYO -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will invest 15 billion yen ($100 million) in WealthNavi ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/MUFG-to-take-100m-stake-in-Japan-s-top-robo-adviser
End of negative interest rates in Japan raises threat of yen volatility : International investors and foreign governments have used the currency as a reliable ...
ft.com/content/7648a877-a693-4bf8-ab9f-ea71805b4401
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Executive Column: Fintech firm Akulaku Group projects ‘more conservative’ 2024 - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/18/executive-column-fintech-firm-akulaku-group-projects-more-conservative-2024.html
Warren Buffett's Prediction Comes True
The Bank of Japan's decision to move away from negative interest rates after eight years promises substantial profit ... Show more
Bank of Japan’s historic shift will boost local lenders www.ft.com/content/f02f3a0b-f76a-45e7-aa2e-51f6087b6432 | opinion
BOJ Lays Groundwork For Change in Monetary Easing Policy; Deputy Gov. Uchida Offers Reassuring Clues in Speech
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/economy/20240210-167971/
Japan’s Nikkei Ends Sharply Lower as Yen Gains on Bets on BOJ’s Policy Tweak (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240307-173060/
Further Improvements At Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Could Prove Challenging (Rating Downgrade)
seekingalpha.com/article/4674728-further-improvements-at-mitsubishi-ufj-financial-group-could-prove-challenging
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Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and the industries and companies AI could impact the most
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Nippon Steel says Japan's 3 megabanks plan $16 bln loan for U.S. Steel acquisition
reuters.com/markets/deals/japans-3-megabanks-loan-nippon-steel-16-bln-us-steel-acquisition-bloomberg-2024-01-30/
Japanese Banks Climb on Bets the BOJ Will Lift Rates This Year: Japanese banks climbed the most since November on bets the Bank of Japan will end negative ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-24/japanese-banks-climb-on-bets-the-boj-will-lift-rates-this-year
Paid articlePaid Japan's MUFG Bank taps AI to triple online small-business loans: TOKYO -- Japan's MUFG Bank aims to triple the small-business loans that are handled ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/Japan-s-MUFG-Bank-taps-AI-to-triple-online-small-business-loans
A Top-Rated Brokerages Analyst in Japan Leaves Her Company: Natsumu Tsujino, a highly-ranked senior analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ...
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Japan's MUFG to make asset management its 'fourth pillar,' CEO says: TOKYO -- Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will seek to grow its asset management ...
asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Japan-s-MUFG-to-make-asset-management-its-fourth-pillar-CEO-says
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Mizuho Financial: Multiple Re-Rating Catalysts (Rating Upgrade): Mizuho Financial is trading at a meaningful discount to book value. Read why I upgrade MFG stock ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4661550-mizuho-financial-multiple-re-rating-catalysts-rating-upgrade
Paid articlePaid Woori Financial: Consider International Expansion And M&A: Woori Financial could find it tough to execute on future M&A deals due to constraints associated with ...
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Paid articlePaid MUFG unit counters investor accusations over Credit Suisse bond sale: TOKYO -- Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities disputes all major accusations against ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/MUFG-unit-counters-investor-accusations-over-Credit-Suisse-bond-sale
Paid articlePaid Bank of Ayudhya's turnaround by MUFG boosts Thailand's EV economy: BANGKOK/TOKYO -- While attendees at Thailand's largest motor show at the end of November ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/Bank-of-Ayudhya-s-turnaround-by-MUFG-boosts-Thailand-s-EV-economy
Paid articlePaid MUFG to Build India Operations Amid Economic Slowdown in China: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Japan’s biggest bank, is looking to further expand in India ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-22/japan-s-biggest-bank-mufg-is-seeking-to-add-to-india-expansion
Paid articlePaid Mitsubishi offers Christmas M&A miracle Down Under: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (8306.T) may have just revived the Christmas spirit at Link Administration (LNK.AX) ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/mitsubishi-offers-christmas-ma-miracle-down-under-2023-12-18/
MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho All Raise 10-Year Deposit Rate to 0.2%: For Japanese consumers it’s an almost forgotten sensation: Getting a return on money ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-20/japan-banks-finally-reward-long-suffering-savers-with-0-2-rate
Paid articlePaid Japan's MUFG, Mizuho licensed to lead 'panda bond' issuances: TOKYO -- Japan's MUFG Bank has received a license allowing it to serve as lead underwriter on ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Bonds/Japan-s-MUFG-Mizuho-licensed-to-lead-panda-bond-issuances
MUFG Brokerage Joint Venture Sued Again Over Credit Suisse AT1 Losses: Another group of Japanese investors sued Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-26/mufg-brokerage-jv-sued-again-over-credit-suisse-at1-losses
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SoftBank fully exits Policybazaar parent, collects $650 mn in returns: SoftBank had invested about $200 million in PB Fintech. In Dec 2023, Softbank's arm SVF ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/softbank-fully-exits-policybazaar-parent-collects-650-mn-in-returns-124011700698_1.html
Paid articlePaid Morgan Stanley expects record Japan revenue as BOJ fuels trading: Shift in the nation's monetary policy could spur more client activity, says the CEO of Morgan ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/12/25/companies/morgan-stanley-expects-record-japan-revenue/
Japan's SMFG follows MUFG foray into Indonesian car loan business: TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) on Monday said it will spend 20 billion yen ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/Japan-s-SMFG-follows-MUFG-foray-into-Indonesian-car-loan-business
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Japanese SMFG Invests in Indonesian Auto Loan Business
- Megabank subsidiary to acquire 51% of shares in Oto Multiartha and Summit Oto Finance
- Shares to be transferred from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and a company related to Sumitomo Corp.
As Japan emerges from deflation, banks get wake-up call on interest rate swing: After decades of deflation, Japan's economy looks poised to finally turn a corner ...
reuters.com/business/finance/japan-emerges-deflation-banks-get-wake-up-call-interest-rate-swing-2023-12-05/
Tokyo stocks down in morning as gains locked in - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks erased advances and fell Monday morning, as investors locked in ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231127/p2g/00m/0bu/013000c
S.F. real estate: 350 California St. tower lands first new tenant: The San Francisco tower at 350 California St. that became a harbinger of office market’s reset ...
sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/s-f-tower-market-reset-tenant-18598658.php
Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract is impacting Japan's stock market: The baseball superstar seems to be boosting the share prices for corporate sponsors like ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/shohei-ohtani-contract-japan-stock-market-mlb-sports-history-economy-2023-12
Japan Is Hot. Here Are the Best Funds to Play It.: Japan was once the world's hottest stock market, before falling into a decadeslong slumber ...
barrons.com/articles/best-japan-funds-9213a8e2
Paid articlePaid Japan Is Hot. Here Are the Best Funds to Play It.: Japan was once the world's hottest stock market, before falling into a decadeslong slumber ...
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Paid articlePaid Nikkei snaps 3-day losing streak as exporters rise on weaker yen - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose Friday, with the Nikkei index snapping a ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240105/p2g/00m/0bu/039000c
Asian markets: Fed decision sends Asian stock markets in different directions: The Fed could cut interest rates next year. This is causing price movements - on ...
handelsblatt.com/finanzen/maerkte/maerkte-asien-fed-entscheid-schickt-asien-boersen-in-unterschiedliche-richtungen/100003373.html
Exclusive: JFK Airport's massive overhaul takes winding route through debt markets
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/jfk-airports-new-terminal-one-issues-2-bln-muni-bonds-part-massive-financing-2023-12-06/
Japan’s Largest Banks to Buy Back Shares After Profit Soars: Japan’s biggest banks unveiled plans to boost shareholder returns after posting record first-half ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-14/mufg-to-buy-back-2-6-billion-of-its-shares-after-profit-triples
Paid articlePaid Tokyo stocks rise slightly on buybacks before US holiday season - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose slightly on Friday as investors bought back ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231222/p2g/00m/0bu/035000c
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial: Good Progress On ROE Improvement Initiatives: Mitsubishi UFJ initiated a substantial JPY 400 billion ($2.8 billion) share buyback plan ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4659084-mitsubishi-ufj-financial-good-progress-on-roe-improvement-initiatives
Paid articlePaid Tokyo stocks end mixed amid caution before major economic events - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed on Tuesday as an initial rise led by ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231212/p2g/00m/0bu/036000c
#BangkokPost : Krungsri Finnovate Co (KFIN), a corporate venture capital arm of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), plans to expand investment in tech startups in regional ... Show more #business #Finance #technology www.bangkokpost.com/business/2702838/
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial: Shares Are Fairly Valued: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's share repurchases and financial targets are unimpressive ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4657112-sumitomo-mitsui-financial-stock-fairly-valued
Paid articlePaid Top Japan banks' profits set record pace on higher lending rates: TOKYO -- Profits at Japan's five biggest banking groups rose 56% on the year to about 2 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/Top-Japan-banks-profits-set-record-pace-on-higher-lending-rates
Paid articlePaid India's Adani Green secures additional $1.36 bln loan: India's Adani Green Energy (ADNA.NS) said on Tuesday it has received a follow-on funding of $1 ...
reuters.com/business/energy/indias-adani-green-seals-136-bln-funding-2023-12-05/
Japan’s Nikkei Rises on Optimism for Corporate Outlook: TOKYO, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday amid expectations that domestic ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/market/20231114-149405/
Major Japanese banks begin to raise time deposit rates: Deposit rates have been at extremely low levels for many years under the BOJ's massive monetary easing.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/11/03/companies/japan-banks-raise-rates/
Asia banks: peak rates mean Japan lenders are dancing on the ceiling: If BoJ ends its negative interest rate, bank shares will make further gains
ft.com/content/7379b8a0-8a30-4782-92c0-67b5262cc940
Paid articlePaid Tokyo stocks surge on optimism over end to US rate rises - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index logged its highest point gain of the year ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231115/p2g/00m/0bu/017000c
Live news: US stocks close lower as inflation data looms
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Paid articlePaid Tokyo stocks rise on tech, exporter buying amid weak yen - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose sharply Thursday, with gains driven by tech stock ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231109/p2g/00m/0bu/042000c
Progmat stablecoin platform takes shape as wallet, liquidity providers join: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and the Progmat Coin stablecoin platform have ...
cointelegraph.com/news/progmat-stablecoin-platform-wallet-liquidity-providers-join
Dollar rises to 150 yen as BOJ tweaks yield cap policy - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The U.S. dollar rose above the 150 yen threshold in Tokyo on Tuesday ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231031/p2g/00m/0bu/031000c
Tokyo stocks soar on exporter buying amid yen weakness - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose sharply Wednesday, with the Nikkei index climbing over ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231101/p2g/00m/0bu/020000c
MUFG earned double its $9bn Morgan Stanley rescue investment: TOKYO -- The $9 billion that Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group injected into Morgan ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/MUFG-earned-double-its-9bn-Morgan-Stanley-rescue-investment
Paid articlePaid Japan payments clearing system glitch impacts 1.4 million transactions - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231010/p2g/00m/0bu/024000c
MUFG Plans to Sell First Dollar AT1 Bonds in First for Japan Banks: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. has mandated banks to sell dollar-denominated Additional ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-16/mufg-plans-to-sell-first-dollar-at1-bonds-by-japanese-bank
Bank transactions face further delays in Japan due to system glitch - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231011/p2a/00m/0bu/002000c
Customers to be compensated for Japan payments clearing system glitch - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231018/p2g/00m/0bu/030000c
Japanese financial services firm landed in uptown in 2019. Now it won’t renew its lease
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article280303619.html
Zengin Interbank Network: System Glitch Must be Treated with Utmost Seriousness: It took two full days to resolve a fault in the nationwide data communication ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20231014-143075/
Japan firms to issue digital currency for clear energy transaction: A group of Japanese firms will issue a digital currency by July 2024 for the transaction and ...
reuters.com/technology/japan-firms-issue-digital-currency-clear-energy-transaction-2023-10-12/
Top bank MUFG's market chief flags concerns on Japan's lax fiscal discipline: Japan's financial indiscipline amid rising inflation may disrupt its bond market ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/top-bank-mufgs-market-chief-flags-concerns-japans-lax-fiscal-discipline-2023-10-06/
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