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Land of the rising dissension: Japanese shareholder activism in focus

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A perfect storm of volatile market conditions and investor demands is brewing in Japan, fostering an environment ripe for increased shareholder activism in 2025 - Global shareholder activism surged in the first half of...more

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Despite short-term volatility, rising interest rates may improve Japan’s economic outlook

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Rising interest rates have challenged some markets, but in Japan, where rates have languished in negative territory for almost a decade, a rate increase is generally welcome news for investors - After waiting almost two...more

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Japan’s PE market is thriving, with potential for exits to follow

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Stronger stock market performance bodes well for exit conditions in Japan’s rapidly maturing PE space - Interested observers have long anticipated the “arrival” of Japan’s private equity market. As the world’s...more

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AI Legal News Summer Roundup: Edition 1

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Welcome to the first edition of our AI Legal News Summer Roundup! With both the temperature and artificial intelligence developments heating up, the time is ripe to provide periodic updates this summer on recent legal...more

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Guide to Japanese Corporate Venture Capital Investments

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The number of Japan’s corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, which invest corporate funds directly in external startup companies, and the amount of their investments have risen markedly in recent years. This is especially...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: A global perspective

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Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more

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Japanese Corporate Venture Capital Investments in US Startups: Part One

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The number of Japan’s corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, which invest corporate funds directly in external startup companies, and amount of their investments have risen markedly in recent years. This is especially true in...more

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J.S. Held Global Intelligence Insights: Kazakhstan Election Update

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Introduction: Tokayev seeks to continue consolidating power - The 20 November ‘snap’ presidential election in Kazakhstan was a runaway victory for incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who received 81.3% of the vote. In line with...more

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Renewables push drives M&A in Japan’s energy sector

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Ambitious decarbonization targets and high investment returns are drawing interest from both local and international buyers - M&A in Japan’s energy and utilities sectors has reached a new peak in recent years, with 24 deals...more

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Doing Business in Japan - Investment Opportunities in Japan

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1. What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses? Although the COVID-19...more

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Japan’s shifting attitudes change M&A market dynamics

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Driven by changing attitudes and economic priorities, Japan remains a powerful outbound investor and is becoming an increasingly popular destination for inbound transactions....more

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2021 Venture Capital Guide - Japan

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World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Venture Capital Guide that covers more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on Venture...more

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Protecting Your Investment: Insights For 2020

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Investors and investment managers around the globe are seeing increasing rules and regulations on how they can deploy their money, how they can advertise their services, and how they have to report to regulators. ...more

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Financial Daily Dose 1.9.2020 | Top Story: “Highlights” from Carlos Ghosn’s Accusatory Press Conference

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A recap of Carlos Ghosn’s big media moment on Wednesday, which was short on the escape details everyone wanted to hear and long on accusations against other execs at Nissan and Japan’s justice system....more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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It may lack some of the flourish of a BBG missive, but you can be sure that plenty of insiders are paying close attention to Mr. Buffet’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders....more

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