MUFG builds new bond teams to chase market share on Wall Street

The Japanese bank has a capital and business alliance with Morgan Stanley dating back to the global financial crisis, and is restricted in underwriting notes for some companies in the US based on the agreement. “I don’t think we would enter the arena ... ( read original story ...)

Financial Highlights. Operating results (Millions of yen)

Investment Banking Compensation & Benefit Planning Solutions IPO Underwriting & Consulting Private Companies I Private Companies II Private Companies Osaka Investment Banking IPO Research Equity Research Financial Market & Economic Research Research ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo may partially foot cost of temporary Olympic facilities

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is considering shouldering some of the costs for building temporary facilities in the capital for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, sources said. The metropolitan government plans to hold talks on the matter shortly with ... ( read original story ...)

'No Way!'; Trump slams Toyota for planned Mexico plant

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. stock fell 2% in early Friday morning trading after President-elect Donald Trump said on Twitter that the Japanese automaker faces a “big border tax” if it goes ahead with plans on a new Mexico ... ( read original story ...)

S Korea monk self immolates in WW2 Japan sex slavery protest

Tensions between the two countries increased on Friday after Tokyo withdrew its ambassador to South Korea in a row over a statue representing sex slaves. Japan said the 1.5m-tall (5ft) bronze statue depicting a young, barefoot woman sitting in a chair ... ( read original story ...)

Fifteen essential money tips for your business

Offer customer perks: Give customers an incentive to come back and spend more at your business, even it if means losing a few dollars. For example, Tokyo Smoke, a Toronto-based coffee, clothing and cannabis company, offers a $20-a-week all-you-can drink ... ( read original story ...)

Birmingham named world’s most punctual airport

Over 91 per cent (91.28) of the UK airport’s departing and arriving flights were on time in 2016, beating Japan’s Osaka airport (89.68 per cent) into second place, with Panama City (89.56 per cent) in third. Birmingham airport operated over 100,000 ... ( read original story ...)