Japan finance minister’s remark stokes fears of market distortion as long-term yields climb Japan finance minister’s remark sparks concerns about market distortion as long-term yields rise amid persistent fiscal worries, …
bond
-
Business
UBS Strengthens Japan Bond Underwriting Appoints Takehiro Sakuramoto as Head
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUBS Strengthens Bond Underwriting in Japan as Firms Eye Foreign‑Currency Debt UBS is bolstering its bond underwriting in Japan to capture rising demand from corporates issuing foreign‑currency debt, appointing a …
-
Business
Japanese chefs, farmers and urban transplants preserve centuries-old bond with land
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSatoyama Jujo Retreat Spurs Revival of Satoyama Traditions Through Foraging and Seasonal Cuisine At Satoyama Jujo, chefs, farmers and urban transplants are reviving satoyama traditions through foraging, Michelin-level seasonal cuisine …
-
Politics
Bank of Japan independence cited in government policy amid surge in bond yields
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment to explicitly cite Bank of Japan independence in July policy package Japan will note Bank of Japan independence in its July policy package as markets fear government pressure, pushing …
-
Politics
Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 2.86% Amid Fiscal and Iran Tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan 10-year government bond yield rises to 2.86%, highest since May 1997 Japan’s 10-year government bond yield rose to 2.86% on July 8, highest since May 1997, as fiscal worries …
-
Business
FATF Declines Probe into Indonesia Law Allowing Danantara Bond Purchases
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFATF declines probe into Indonesia’s Danantara bonds after civil society complaint FATF declines probe into Indonesia’s Danantara bonds after civil society groups warned that recent law changes could let corrupt …
-
Business
Danantara bond legislation prompts Indonesian groups to urge global AML probe
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDanantara sovereign wealth fund under scrutiny as civil society asks global watchdog for probe Indonesian civil society groups have urged the Financial Action Task Force to review Danantara sovereign wealth …
-
Business
Swire Pacific launches zero-interest exchangeable bond to raise $600m, transfers 6% Cathay stake
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSwire Pacific exchangeable bond raises $600m, could transfer nearly 6% of Cathay Pacific Swire Pacific issues a $600 million exchangeable bond tied to Cathay Pacific shares; the zero‑interest move may …
-
Business
Tencent Issues First US Dollar Bond Since 2021 and Raises $4.6 Billion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTencent bonds raise about $4.6 billion in dual‑currency sale, first US dollar issue since 2021 Tencent bonds: Chinese tech titan raised roughly $4.6 billion through dual‑currency bonds—its first greenback issuance …
-
Business
ECB warns markets underestimate geopolitical and fiscal risks as bond yields rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEuropean Central Bank Says Markets Are Underestimating Geopolitical and Fiscal Risks European Central Bank warns markets are underestimating geopolitical and fiscal risks; urges temporary energy measures as bond yields rise …