The majority of Asian governments are tightening monetary policy. In addition China is trying to prevent inflationary pressures by raising the interest rate. Apparently, there will be a lot more monetary tightening in the Asian countries. This seems to be the situation since Asian currencies are appreciating very swiftly, apparently resulting from interest rate increases. …
Feb
13
Financers to Turn Around Underachieving Companies in Japan
A new fund is to be launched in Japan that will invest approximately $1.2bn in publicly listed companies which are underachieving. The fund will then work with management to improve corporate performance. A UK group, Governance for Owners and one of Japan’s largest Asset managers, Tokio Marine Asset Management, are cooperating to launch the new …