Financial Insights That Matter By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. There’s no shortage of market-moving news in Asia on Tuesday, with an Australian interest rate decision, China’s tech boom and sizzling Japanese GDP figures front and center for investors, against a backdrop of unfolding geopolitical drama around […]
Financial Insights That Matter Mizuho Bank said Tuesday safe-deposit box valuables worth tens of millions of yen belonging to two customers were stolen in 2019 by an employee, following a similar incident reported by another Japanese megabank last year. Mizuho Bank had not made the incident public “in consideration of its relationship with customers,” an […]
Financial Insights That Matter Unlock the Editorās Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Bain Capital has halted its $4bn pursuit of Japanās Fuji Soft, conceding to rival KKR in one of the most bruising battles in global private equity. The firm said on Monday […]
Financial Insights That Matter Unlock the Editorās Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Japan is betting $1.5bn on a breakthrough in next-generation ultra-thin, light and bendy solar panels, subsidising the commercialisation of a technology that analysts say could disrupt Chinaās dominance of renewable energy […]
Financial Insights That Matter Green Finance Uncertainties ahead in Japan transition finance journey Ambitious trillion-yen Green Transformation bond programme sounds overreaching on limited market support Jayde Cheung 17 Feb 2025 While Japan positions itself as a leader in the upscaling of the global transitional finance market, several headwinds threaten to offset the appeal of this […]
Financial Insights That Matter FortuneJapanās economy grew by just 0.1% last year, despite strong exports in the final quarterJapan’s economic growth slowed sharply in 2024, cabinet office data showed on Monday, although the rate for the fourth quarter beat market….3 hours ago Boost Your Financial Knowledge and Achieve Stability Discover a growing online community dedicated […]
Financial Insights That Matter Japanese banks are exploring integrating XRP due to its speed and cost efficiency in transactions. Potential benefits include instant cross-border settlements and improved currency swaps, enhancing liquidity. Challenges include Japanās strict cryptocurrency regulations and the volatility of digital currencies like XRP. If successful, this move could set a global precedent, encouraging […]
Financial Insights That Matter TOKYO (AP) ā Japanās economy grew at a better-than-expected annual rate of 2.8% in October-December, underlined by steady exports and moderate consumption. On a quarter-to-quarter basis, the worldās fourth largest economy grew 0.7% for its third straight quarter of growth, the Cabinet Office reported Monday in its preliminary data. For 2024, […]
Financial Insights That Matter Global Banking | Finance | ReviewJapan’s economy grows faster than expected in Q4 on strong capexBy Makiko Yamazaki and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s economy expanded an annualised 2.8% in the October-December quarter,….9 minutes ago Boost Your Financial Knowledge and Achieve Stability Discover a growing online community dedicated to delivering […]
Financial Insights That Matter Japan faces economic challenges, including rising social security costs and natural disasters. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is viewed as a stable and growing entity amid these challenges. The IMF urges Japan to strengthen its fiscal strategies. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba focuses on enhancing U.S.-Japan trade relations through investments in U.S. […]