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Shinsei and Aozora ponder merger

Like the ugly sisters in the fairy tale, the two private equity-run Japanese banks can apparently rely only on each other.

May 04, 2009

Shinsei raises $508 million through preferred securities

The troubled bank increases its core capital ratio by a scant 0.5% following the issue. Interest payments on the new securities will weigh on earnings.

March 24, 2009

Shinsei buys GE consumer finance unit in Japan

Shinsei Bank wants to replace subprime with prime consumer finance, but the timing could be wrong.

July 14, 2008

Commonwealth Bank appoints new head of capital markets

David Hancock returns to his native Sydney after a stint with Shinsei Bank and JPMorgan in Asia.

January 30, 2007

Masamoto Yashiro explains how Shinsei Bank is getting it right

The keynote speaker at the Morgan Stanley Asia Pacific Summit talks about the importance of solid corporate governance.

November 15, 2005

Shinsei closes Hydra III

Terms and pricing announced for the latest in a series of successful housing loan securitizations.

March 23, 2004

Shinsei, Mellon hope to learn from othersÆ mistakes

The new asset management JV has the potential to become a major player in Japan''s pensions market.

August 23, 2002