TOKYO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd’s six-month net profit rose 20.3 percent on the back of its banking unit, which once again helped the company offset a languid performance at the postal services business. The postal and financial ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese lender Mitsubishi UFJ creates nearly 200 new investment banking jobs in London
Japan’s biggest bank – and the world’s fifth largest – gave London a big vote of confidence overnight by announcing nearly 200 new investment banking jobs in the capital. Mitsubishi UFJ is to expand European operations in the hope of boosting ... ( read original story ...)
Further government sale of Japan Post Holdings not yet worked out – finance minister
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that the government had not yet reached the stage of finalising a further sale of its shares in Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd . The Nikkei business daily reported on Monday that the ... ( read original story ...)
Further govt sale of Japan Post Holdings not yet worked out – finmin
TOKYO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that the government had not yet reached the stage of finalising a further sale of its shares in Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd. The Nikkei business daily reported on Monday that the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China move gingerly toward rapprochement
MANILA -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with the Chinese president and the premier on his Southeast Asian tour, pushing to revive top-level visits between the two countries that have remain suspended for nearly a decade. It was a rare ... ( read original story ...)
Funai Electric Joins Roku TV Licensing Program
Funai Electric Co., Ltd., established in 1961, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan and is listed in the Tokyo Securities ... Here is what's on his mind months after a sizzling IPO. Is there any stopping red-hot tech stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft? ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco’s IPO Preparations Ongoing, No Decision On Venue Abroad
As for other markets, a complete study was made,” he said naming New York, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The studies are under discussion now, he said, adding “This takes time.” Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman said in October that the Aramco’s IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Early Uber investor: Why IPO when SoftBank will ‘save’ your company?
Uber is considering taking money from SoftBank. With some tech companies struggling post-IPO, Silicon Valley could start looking elsewhere for cash — namely, to Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son, technology investor Jason Calacanis told CNBC's "Squawk ... ( read original story ...)
Uber confirms SoftBank investment that may pave road to 2019 IPO
Ride hailing firm Uber has clinched a deal with Japan’s SoftBank and San Francisco’s Dragoneer ... Sabre Insurances set to raise £213 million in London IPO Sabre Insurance has announced plans for a London flotation that is expected to raise up to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank may secure stake in Uber
Ride-sharing company Uber announced a deal to sell a stake to Japan's SoftBank as the firm looked to turn a new page ahead of its planned IPO in 2019. The move was unveiled shortly after reports emerged that its former CEO Travis Kalanick and an ... ( read original story ...)
Over 1tn yen Japan Post share release planned for next year
Japan Post Holdings operates companies engaged in postal services, savings and life insurance. The company's shares have stagnated recently, falling below the IPO offering price of 1,400 yen as low interest rates in Japan have depressed profitability at ... ( read original story ...)
Uber says deal in works to sell stake to Japan’s SoftBank
Scandal hit ride-sharing company Uber on Sunday said it entered into a deal to sell a stake to Japan's SoftBank as the firm looks to turn a new page ahead of its planned IPO by 2019. The move was announced shortly after reports emerged that its former CEO ... ( read original story ...)
Sabre Insurances set to raise £213 million in London IPO
Uber confirms SoftBank investment that may pave road to 2019 IPO Ride hailing firm Uber has clinched a deal with Japan’s SoftBank and San Francisco’s Dragoneer on an investment that could lead the way to its stock market flotation in 2019. Eurozone ... ( read original story ...)
Uber gives green light for sale of stake to Japan’s SoftBank
Scandal hit ride-sharing company Uber on Sunday announced a deal to sell a stake to Japan's SoftBank, as the firm looks to turn a new page ahead of its planned IPO by 2019. The move was unveiled shortly after reports emerged that its former CEO Travis ... ( read original story ...)
Uber seals multi-billion dollar investment from Japan’s SoftBank
Ride-hailing giant Uber has sealed a massive multi-billion dollar investment from Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank ... the total deal valuation is unknown. Uber's IPO to take place before end of 2019 IPO Uber's agreement with the SoftBank and ... ( read original story ...)
NIKKEI : Japan’s cash-rich companies ready to spend more on M&A, not wages
Japanese companies are warming to mobilizing their mountains of accumulated cash for mergers and acquisitions but remain stubbornly resistant to wage increases, a Reuters poll showed on Monday. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government has struggled for years ... ( read original story ...)