Parts of the SVB model would not go amiss in Japan

But the greater issue is more structural. According to borrowers, Japanese banks — and there are scores of listed lenders — favour lending against tangible assets, property and revenue, rather than ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks open lower on banking worries

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened sharply lower Thursday as jitters ... according to data released by the finance ministry 10 minutes before the opening bell. The data did not prompt a strong market reaction ...