Takashi Nakamichi
Stories by Takashi Nakamichi
Asia’s family-owned business founders more open to explore PE deals, cede control
The shifting sentiment could spell seismic moves in capital.
Nintendo founder’s family office joins race to take over software firm Japan Systems
Japan Systems’s management wants to fend off a tender offer from HK-based PE The Longreach Group.
Nomura’s new CEO faces uphill task balancing rejig and COVID-19 impact
Kentaro Okuda, 56, takes the reins of Japan’s biggest brokerage with the prospect of deals drying up.
MUFG’s securities JV cuts staff in Tokyo equities team
MUFG, Japan’s biggest bank, has already been trimming staff at its securities operation abroad.
Bankers in Japan are counting on domestic deals to extend M&A boom
The coronavirus has prompted i-banks to restrict travel abroad, limiting their ability to see clients.
Goldman Sachs set for wealth management foray in Japan
The U.S. bank will target high net worth individuals through its asset management unit.
Nomura pushes ahead with China hiring, says virus may slow plans
Nomura has joined UBS and Credit Suisse in establishing wealth management operations in the mainland.
Daiwa to expand real estate trust business amid low rate regime
Japan’s second-biggest brokerage is preparing to start a new private-placement REIT.
Morgan Stanley emerges as most profitable investment bank in Japan again
Net income at Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co. rose 8 per cent to $201 million in the year ended March.
Japan’s Line, Nomura launch zero-commission online brokerage venture
The new venture will offer trading in major Japanese firms such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
