Japan Nikkei extends gain on weaker yen

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 449.26 points, or 1.6%, to 28,498.20. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange climbed up 34.73 ... ( read original story ...)

Shinsei Bank set to oppose SBI takeover bid

Shinsei Bank's independent external directors on Monday advised against a proposed acquisition by SBI Holdings Inc., a move that would force the major online financial service group into a rare ... ( read original story ...)

Richard Li’s family baggage weighs on insurer IPO

The Hong Kong tycoon is putting a limit on how long he can keep the supervoting stock he’ll get in the $2 bln float of Asia-focused FWD. But it can be extended while his nearest and dearest can for a ... ( read original story ...)