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With no end in sight for sluggish growth, the migration of financial institutions overseas has only just begun

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Oct 28, 2012

Industry finds it difficult to regain confidence

With no end in sight for sluggish growth, the migration of Japan’s financial institutions overseas has only just begun, writes Michiyo Nakamoto

(right-to-left) Nomura Holdings outgoing chief executive Kenichi Watanabe, incoming chief executive Koji Nagai and Nomura Securities representative executive officer Shoichi Nagamatsu bow during a news conference ©Reuters Oct 28, 2012

Oversight: All parts of corporate sector come to the regulator’s attention

Companies are being scrutinised without fear or favour, says Paul J Davies

Oct 28, 2012

Real estate: Gentle recovery in property after four years in the dumps

Analysts have called the bottom of the market, writes Jonathan Soble

Oct 28, 2012

Retail corporate bonds: More interest paid in a stable return

Ben McLannahan finds enthusiasm for local companies

A couple pray where their home was standing before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, during the first year anniversary of the disaster in Onagawa, Miyagi prefecture ©Getty Oct 28, 2012

Reconstruction: ‘Rebuilding takes more than money’

Financier finds biggest obstacle is the lack of an overall recovery plan, says Jonathan Soble

Oct 28, 2012

Equities: Tough market is happy hunting ground for some

Ben McLannahan says there are hidden gems if you know where to look

Oct 28, 2012

Project finance: Focus turns to overseas opportunities

Banks want to offset dependence on lending at home, says Michiyo Nakamoto

A pedestrian walks in front of a branch of Mitsubishi UFJ Securities ©AFP Oct 28, 2012

Case study: Mitsubishi/Morgan Stanley tie-up

Paul J Davies looks at the performance of a joint venture

man using a mobile device in a cafe ©Corbis Oct 28, 2012

The salaryman: Uncertain future shapes lunchtime behaviour as incomes dwindle

Workers are saving, not spending, says Michiyo Nakamoto

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