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Comprehensive Economic Measures to Create a Future of Security and Growth

Comprehensive Economic Measures to Create a Future of Security and Growth On December 5th, 2019, the Abe Cabinet announced the launch of a large-scale economic stimulus package (“Comprehensive Economic Measures to Create a Future of Security and Growth”). This month, we take a look at the economic measures in detail and consider what the impact may be for the Japanese economy and the financial markets.
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5G is Coming to Japan!

・The 5G experience is coming to Japan - 5G trial servicing to start ・New base stations to accelerate the spread of 5G ・Actions taken by telecoms companies ・5G related stocks in Japan
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Message from President Yoshio Hishida

In the pursuit of an asset management business befitting the times we live in, on October 1st, 2018, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. integrated the asset management function of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd. into its organization creating the largest asset management company in Japan and Asia with assets under management of over JPY 67 trillion
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The Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting

The Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting (18th - 19th September 2019) The Bank of Japan will hold its Monetary Policy Meeting in the middle of this month. In this report, we will share our outlook for BOJ, impact on the financial markets, impact of the higher consumption tax, as well as risk scenario.
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Japan’s Cashless Society

The Japanese government announced that it will support the promotion of cashless services ahead of Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2020 as well as the Osaka Expo in 2025. In this report, we will discuss the development of a cashless society in Japan as well as related stock picks.