JPMorgan's crypto expert said bitcoin's market share had recovered somewhat, but was not yet at the healthy 50% figure. ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Head Says Transition Funds Are Critical for Climate
Helping big polluters transform into greener enterprises is one of the biggest challenges facing Japanese banks, and simply cutting off funding for “brown” companies could jeopardize those transition ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto update: Bitcoin slides as ‘hype leaves market’
If we compare today to the April highs, we can say with absolute certainty that the hype has left the market,' said one analyst. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends flat; Japanese shares clock losses in June on concerns over outlook
The Nikkei average dipped 0.07 per cent to close at 28,791,53, after rising as much as 0.65 per cent earlier in the session, while the broader Topix also changed course to edge down 0.30 per cent to 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Big Japan banks to cut online transfer fees in October
Japan's three megabanks will lower internet banking fees as soon as in October, as competition with fintech startups heats up, Nikkei has learned. The country's major banks plan to cut their internet ... ( read original story ...)
RCBC sells 5 percent stake to Japan’s 2nd largest bank
“The proceeds from the investment will allow the bank to finance the different requirements ... Sumitomo is one of the largest financial institutions in Japan with $2.2 trillion in total assets ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes down 0.07 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed down 0.07 percent at 28,791.53 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.30 percent at 1,943.57. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Consumer Confidence Improves in June – Government
Japan's consumer confidence rose in June, the government said on Wednesday, after coronavirus state-of-emergency curbs in Tokyo and other areas were eased earlier this month. A Cabinet Office survey ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Lawmakers’ Average Income Falls Slightly to 24.16 M. Yen
The average income earned by Japanese lawmakers in 2020 stood at 24.16 million yen, down slightly from 24.27 million yen in the previous year, reports released by both chambers of Japan's parliament ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses And Crypto: Finding The Value And Managing The Big Risks
Hoping for a big jump in value is fine but considering how many things can go wrong is a must for corporate risk management. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Olympics-Tokyo may extend coronavirus curbs into Olympics period -media
Japan is considering an extension of its coronavirus prevention measures in Tokyo and other areas by two weeks to a month, Japanese media said, with less than a month to go until the Tokyo Summer ... ( read original story ...)
Activists will nurture Japan’s raw green shoots
Sometimes the grass is greener than it looks. Shareholders at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (8306.T) on Tuesday voted down a proposal for the group to align its business with global targets on climate ... ( read original story ...)
Omni-Plus System makes IPO debut on Tokyo bourse
Singapore plastics manufacturer Omni-Plus System (OPS) yesterday made its initial public offering (IPO) debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s big Olympics bet backfires badly
If an Olympics falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? This philosophical thought experiment is rai ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo snags Asian listing in ‘Goldilocks’ space between NYSE and Hong Kong
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has welcomed its first listing by an Asian company under a framework providing greater investor access, with more than two dozen other foreign names weighing the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo snags Asian listing in gap between New York and Hong Kong
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has welcomed its first listing by an Asian company under a framework providing greater accessibility to investors, with more than two dozen other foreign names weighing the ... ( read original story ...)