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Once dubbed a "sinking giant" wrestling with substantial losses, Hitachi was awarded the scarlet letters of JTC- ‘Japanese Traditional Company’. In this article we will explore Hitachi’s remarkable transformation.
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News
Market Review for January 2025
Date: 3rd February 2025
In January, the Japanese equity market saw modest movements, with the TOPIX up by 0.1% and the Nikkei 225 down by 0.8% at the month end. A number of factors including a rate hike by the Bank of Japan, the Fed holding rates in place and setbacks for US AI companies led to some volatility within the month.
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Market Review for December 2024
Date: 6th January 2025
In December, the Japanese equity market rebounded with the TOPIX and Nikkei 225 indices ending the month up by 3.89% and 4.41% respectively. Despite a US rate cut of 0.25% by the Fed, the Bank of Japan’s dovish stance contributed to the weakening of the yen.
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SuMi’s Coffee Break Column – Discovering A New Tokyo Through Designer Toilets
Katsunori Ogawa, Chief Portfolio Manager of Sakigake HA
Date: 16th December 2024
Unveiling Shibuya’s Hidden Gems
Have you heard of the 'THE TOKYO TOILET SHUTTLE TOUR' in Shibuya? This tour takes about two hours, and participants visit eight to nine designer toilets. These destinations include unique public restrooms designed by internationally renowned architects and designers such as Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma.
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Exercise of Voting Rights: Activist Investors and Takeover Defence Measures from an Asset Manager's Perspective
Shinji Ayuha, Senior Stewardship Officer
Date: 12th December 2024
Here we examine the evolving relationship between companies, asset management firms and activists in the context of exercising voting rights in the Japanese market.
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Japan Market Outlook 2025
Date: 5th December 2024
Letter from SuMi TRUST AM – Japan Outlook for the First Half of 2025
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News
Market Review for November 2024
Date: 2nd December 2024
In November, the Japanese market experienced a decline with the TOPIX and Nikkei 225 indices ending the month down by -0.5% and -2.2% respectively due to factors including expectations of a BOJ rate hike and potential upcoming US trade policy changes.
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SuMi’s Coffee Break Column – Japan to Showcase Green Transformation at the Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama
Katsunori Ogawa, Chief Portfolio Manager of Sakigake HA
Date: 25th November 2024
The Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama. This huge event is expected to draw 15 million visitors and showcase Japanese horticulture to the world. As part of this wider mission, we are keen to see how the Expo will spotlight green transformation (GX) at its Urban GX Village pavilion.
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Press Release
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management updates ESG materialities and key activity items
Date: 21st November 2024
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management has reviewed and updated a set of ESG materialities and related key activity items. SuMi TRUST AM’s ESG materialities identify the important issues for enhancing the value of portfolio companies and supporting their sustainable growth.
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Press Release
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Receives Gold Rating on PRIDE Index Evaluation
Date: 20th November 2024
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management is pleased to announce that it has received the top “Gold” rating on “work with Pride Association” PRIDE Index.