Japanese Banks – The SoftBank Credit Market Death Star
* SoftBank Group (SoftBank) is a Death Star for credit markets, having greater than USD 250 bn in debt, commitments, and lease obligations. *...
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Risks In Leveraged Lending Skyrocketing - Watch For The Big Offload
The sell-off in 2H18 credit markets was widespread due to global slowdown fears and nearly culminated with Jefferies (JEF) in a Lehman-style event....
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Softbank: WeWork Rescue Looks Like Desperation to Save Vision Fund 2
After a back and forth between alternative rescue packages put forth by both JP Morgan and Softbank, WeWork has apparently settled for the option...
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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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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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