Business / Corporate Nov 27, 2020

Mitsui Fudosan set to bid for Tokyo Dome to ward off Oasis

The real estate company is preparing to make a tender offer of about ¥100 billion ($960 million), sources say.

Business / Corporate Oct 26, 2020

Nomura seeks M&A bankers as Japan deals surge during pandemic

Japan has driven a global revival in M&A activity in recent months, as the economy shows early signs of a recovery.

Business / Corporate Oct 23, 2020

MUFG rules out more job cuts at Asia brokerage after restructuring

The move contrasts with those of other major banks such as Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which are resuming job cuts.

Business / Corporate Sep 11, 2020

Morgan Stanley fends off JPMorgan to keep top spot in Japan

Net income at Morgan Stanley’s majority-owned securities venture with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group grew 5 percent, helping it beat rivals for the fourth straight year.

Business / Economy Sep 8, 2020

Hedge funds say no turning back on Abe’s Japan reforms

Despite a change in leader later this month, it has been suggested that Japan Inc. will continue down its current path.

Business / Financial Markets Aug 18, 2020

Bank of Japan refuses trader requests to work from home

The central bank doesn’t allow home computers to connect to its network for conducting asset purchases, raising concerns at financial firms as virus cases in Tokyo surge.

Business / Financial Markets Jul 21, 2020

Nomura launches drive to tempt retail customers from commission to fees

"A lot of people say we could face resistance in Japan because many may prefer transaction-based payment,” said Chie Toriumi, a senior managing director.

Business / Corporate Jun 8, 2020

Analysts see pandemic accelerating pace of mergers in Japan

Transactions here and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific will pick up before the U.S. and Europe do, experts say.

Business Jun 7, 2020

Nomura to rethink office space as new CEO seeks deeper cuts

Nomura Holdings Inc.’s use of office space is part of a sweeping review ordered up by its new chief executive as the brokerage looks to shave costs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Kentaro Okuda said he has instructed each department to discuss the ...