Thomas Wilson
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Japan Inc to chase casino stakes as new law paves way for large-scale gambling
International casino operators looking to enter Japan include Las Vegas Sands Corp, MGM Resorts International and Macau's Galaxy Entertainment Group
Japanese online brokerage Monex to buy crypto-exchange Coincheck for $34m
The deal will allow Monex to access Coincheck's trading platform and customer base.
Japan to punish several crypto exchanges, suspend operations at others
Japan's financial regulator uncovered flaws in customer protection and anti-money laundering measures during on-site checks at the exchanges.
Japan’s Nomura bolsters its US investment banking team
It has hired 15 senior bankers in the United States over the past 12 months in areas including M&As, leveraged finance, and equity capital markets.
Japan’s Nomura to return to private equity with initial target of $895m
Nomura last made a fresh private equity investment in 2008
Japan’s Kuraray to buy US-based Calgon Carbon for $1.1b
It plans to complete the debt-funded acquisition within the year.
Congo said to get $100m to clear China Moly purchase
The settlement ends dispute between Freeport, Lundin, the Chinese buyers and Gecamines
Hard Rock seeks up to 60% in Japanese casino resort
Seeking entry into what could become the world's second-biggest casino market.
MGM Resorts to bet up to $10b on Japan casino, may explore REIT
Casinos are currently banned in Japan, but the odds of their legalisation have improved sharply thanks to political shifts that could open the world's
Line’s IPO price range indicates strong demand, values firm at up to $6.6b
The company had delayed the announcement on Monday to assess global stock market reaction throughout the day. But its bullish pricing on Tuesday ran c
