SMFG (8316 JP): Close But No Cigar (1Q FY3/2020 Results Comment)
1Q FY3/2020 results for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (8316 JP) represented a small YoY decline at the consolidated net profit level. The group’s...
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MUFG (8306 JP): No Harm in Waiting (1Q FY3/2020 Results Comment)
Overall, Mitsubishi Ufj Financial (8306 JP)’s 1Q FY3/2020 results were encouraging. Japan’s biggest financial group looks well-placed to...
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(Mostly) Asia M&A: July 2019 Roundup
For the month of July, 17 new deals were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$27bn. Clicking on the company name in...
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Short Sell Reporting - Insights for the Week Ended July 26
The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) publishes a daily report that details the short sell activity by market participants. JPX aggregates broker short...
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The 7pay Hack Could Be a Result of Unhealthy Competition in the Mobile Payments Space
Japanese mobile payments had a roller coaster ride last week. The week began on a positive note with Familymart Uny Holdings (8028 JP) and Seven...
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