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Update At 21:24    USD/JPY 158,15  ↓-0.3884        EUR/JPY 183,79  ↓-0.3324        GBP/JPY 212,04  ↓-0.1652        USD/EUR 1,16  ↑+0.0007        USD/KRW 1.472,74  ↑+3.162        JPY/SGD 0,01  ↑+0        Germany: DAX 46,57  ↓-0.29        Spain: IBEX 35 37,96  ↑+0.2        France: CAC 40 45,68  ↑+0.75        Nasdaq, Inc. 100,33  ↑+0.26        SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 692,24  ↑+1.88        Gold 4.609,38  ↓-6.1298        Bitcoin 95.493,11  ↓-94.54        Ethereum 3.310,00  ↓-8.2        

TAG: FINANCE

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Finance January 11, 2026

How New Horizon Capital Is Revitalizing Japan’s SME Sector Through Private Equity

Yasushi Ando, President of New Horizon Capital, explains how private equity is helping Japan’s SMEs navigate succession challenges, roll-ups, and restructuring. With a hands-on approach and long-term...
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Finance January 06, 2026

Japan’s Evolving Financial Landscape: How Hokuhoku Financial Group Is Positioning for Growth

Japan’s shift to positive interest rates, rising foreign investment, and major advances in digital finance are reshaping the country’s banking sector. Hokuhoku Financial Group is adapting...
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Finance December 18, 2025

Shizuoka Bank Navigates Japan’s Shifting Economy with Local Strength and Global Reach

Shizuoka Bank is adapting to Japan’s changing economic landscape with a mix of sound management and forward-looking initiatives. From deposit strategies shaped by rising interest rates to expanding...
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Finance December 15, 2025

Japan’s Banking Shift: How Bank of Nagoya Is Supporting Growth, Digitalization and Regional Industry

Bank of Nagoya is navigating Japan’s changing financial landscape with a focus on regional industry, digital advancement, and long-term business support. The company is strengthening ties with...
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Finance January 30, 2025

Daiwa Asset Management Unveils Ambitious Vision for the Future

Following its alliance with Japan Post Insurance (JPI), Daiwa Asset Management has unveiled an ambitious vision for the future. In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Mikita Komatsu, President of...
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Finance January 19, 2025

How The Longreach Group Emerged as Japan's Leading Private Equity Firm in the Mid-Cap Segment

With a legacy dating back to its founding in 2003, The Longreach Group has become a leader in Japan’s mid-cap private equity market. In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mark Chiba, Co-Founder...
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Finance January 17, 2025

"Private Equity Can Unlock Significant Economic Value for Japanese Companies"

With its fourth fund closing with total commitments of JPY 78 billion, The Longreach Group has become a leading force in Japan's mid-cap private equity market. In this interview for The Worldfolio,...
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Energy February 01, 2023

Spreading renewable energy solutions with the advantage of deep financial knowledge and expertise

Renewable Japan provides end-to-end services for renewable energy development, from EPC to financing, asset management, and O&M, which is a unique business model in Japan.
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Finance December 19, 2016

Where’s best to invest in Sierra Leone?

Eager to attract foreign investors and ensure their projects are a success, Sierra Leone has been strengthening macroeconomic situation, investment environment and foreign relations, particularly with...
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Finance December 19, 2016

CSR underpins a pillar of Qatari development

Qatar needs to speak up and share its achievements with the rest of the world, states Dr Raghavan Seetharaman, CEO of one of its leading financial institutions, Doha Bank. Speaking to The Worldfolio,...
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Finance December 15, 2016

'It’s simply easier and more cost effective to do business here'

At a time when most of the world’s financial services sectors have been shrinking, Bahrain’s have remained resilient. Not only is it the region’s biggest, longest-established financial...
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Finance December 15, 2016

Leasing experts maximize local know-how

Particularly specializing in aircraft, ICT and real estate leasing, President & CEO of Fuyo General Lease Yasunori Tsujita discusses his company’s competitive advantages and how it can offer...
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Finance December 14, 2016

Insurance gets a boost in Sierra Leone

New laws being introduced in Sierra Leone and awareness-raising efforts by companies are expected to give a substantial boost to its insurance sector, which currently has very low penetration and high...