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Bloomberg
4 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Japan's Hostile Takeover Boom Raises Risks for Megabanks
Hi, it's Taro Fuse in Tokyo, looking at how Japan's megabanks are responding to the rising level of hostile bids in the country. Also today, Ascension Health is nearing a $3.9 billion deal for surgery centers and the 49ers empire now includes Scotland. Today's top stories Japanese megabanks play a powerful role in the country's business landscape—forming deep roots with their corporate customers over the decades through lending relationships, advisory work and even owning stakes.
Bloomberg
21-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
BOJ Hearings Underscore Divergent Opinions on Bond Tapering Pace
The Bank of Japan heard mixed views from market participants over two days on how quickly it should taper its bond buying, input that will help guide its quantitative tightening plans as signs of strain build in the bond market. A wide range of opinions had been expected from participants including megabanks, regional lenders, securities firms and life insurers ahead of the hearings. Those with larger government debt holdings, such as local banks and lifers, were seen as likely to favor a slower pace of reductions to ensure a smooth transition, with recent jumps in yields illustrating that the pulling back of central bank buying isn't without risk.
