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Japan's nuclear future
According to our online poll last week, the Japanese are wrong to turn their backs on nuclear power, which once produced almost a third of its electricity.
By Nick Ferguson | 22 May 2012
M&A
Moelis says Sumitomo relationship going “extremely well”
Rick Leaman, managing partner of Moelis & Company, says the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation tie-up is going well and the firm is planning to add platforms to its asset ...
By Nick Lord | 10 May 2012
M&A
No easy ride for Asian banks chasing US M&A opportunities
Tom Michaud, chief executive of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, says that more Asian banks will look to buy US bank assets, aided by a swath of motivated sellers. But Asian banks ...
By Nick Lord | 2 May 2012
Polls
Singapore tops Hong Kong as best place to live
In our latest online web poll, readers say they reckon Singapore offers the best quality of life for expats, among Asia's financial centres.
By Nick Ferguson | 24 April 2012
People Moves
Freshfields boosts energy, resources and infrastructure practice with partner hires
Law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has hired partners from Allens Arthur Robinson and Milbank as it adds to its energy, resources and infrastructure capability.
By Nick Ferguson | 13 April 2012
Awards
Japan Achievement Awards 2011
We select the best capital markets, M&A and financing transactions in Japan during 2011.
By FinanceAsia Editors | 2 April 2012
M&A
Citizen's Swiss role
The Japanese watchmaker announces the acquisition of Prothor Holdings, the Swiss maker of La Joux Perret, Prototec and Arnold & Son watch brands.
By Nick Lord | 8 March 2012
Polls
Does Mrs Watanabe need a haircut?
Not likely, according to respondents to our web poll last week, but it is nevertheless hard to be optimistic about Japan’s outlook.
By Nick Ferguson | 28 February 2012
Debt
Baosteel and Mitsui beat the dim sum bond crowd
Dim sum deals by Baosteel and Mitsui & Co reflect growing investor appetite for five-year bonds.
By Denise Wee | 24 February 2012
Polls
In search of the perfect partner for Olympus
Olympus is seeking a partner with deep pockets, so we ask readers who they reckon fits the bill.
By Nick Ferguson | 14 February 2012
Awards
Submissions open for Japan Achievement Awards
We are pleased to invite Japan’s leading financial institutions to submit for this year’s awards.
By FinanceAsia Editors | 30 January 2012
M&A
Nippon Life takes stake in Reliance Capital Asset Management
Nippon Life Insurance enters a new alliance with Reliance as it buys a 26% stake in the Indian group's asset management business.
By Lara Wozniak | 20 January 2012
M&A
Sumitomo Mitsui invests in Wall Street's Moelis & Company
For the second day in a row, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announces an investment in a business that builds its advisory capabilities.
By Lara Wozniak | 19 January 2012
Macro & Markets
Strong yen hampering Japan's post-earthquake recovery
While the economy shows signs of a comeback, one of Japan’s top executives says the strong yen will likely haunt the country’s exporters for years.
By Aiko Hayashi | 18 January 2012
People Moves
Nomura appoints Steve Ashley global head of fixed income
Ashley steps into the role made vacant last week when former global markets head Tarun Jotwani left the firm.
By Denise Wee | 18 January 2012
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