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[EXTERNAL LINK] In this piece with Forbes Advisor, SuMi TRUST's Chief Strategist, Hiroyuki Ueno discusses the recent rise in Japanese equities and his outlook for the future, touching on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's reforms and the new NISA.
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Insights
The Impact of Labour Shortages on Japanese Society and Businesses
Oki Shiozawa, Investment Director
Date: 31st May 2024
SuMi’s Coffee Break Column: Investment Director, Oki Shiozawa, discusses the impact of labour shortages on the Japanese economy.
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Japan's Financial Institutions Take the Lead on Nature Reporting
Date: 29th May 2024
[EXTERNAL LINK] In this piece with Responsible Investor, SuMi TRUST's Senior Stewardship Officer, Seiji Kawazoe discusses the progress of The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) in Japan and SuMi TRUST's engagement efforts.
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Press Release
Notice Regarding Change of Outside Directors
Date: 27th May 2024
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Director, President: Yoshio Hishida) hereby announces the decision made today to change Directors as described below.
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Japan's 10-Year Government Bond Yield Hits 11-Year High as Bond Markets Normalise
Katsutoshi Inadome, Senior Strategist
Date: 24th May 2024
SuMi TRUST's Senior Strategist, Katsutoshi Inadome discusses the movement of Japan's long-term interest rates, the BOJ's monetary policy and the impact on bond markets.
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Investors Split on Whether BOJ to Cut Bond Buying
Date: 20th May 2024
[EXTERNAL LINK] SuMi TRUST's Senior Strategist, Katsutoshi Inadome shares his view on the Bank of Japan's bond-buying decisions and the state of the yen.
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Multi-factor Approach Weathers All Storms
Date: 13th May 2024
[EXTERNAL LINK] In this article with Asia Asset Management, SuMi TRUST's Shu Iwao, Chief Portfolio Manager of the Japan Equity Multi-Factor Long-Short Fund, discusses the launch of the fund as well as its strategy and approach.
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Market Review for April 2024
Date: 2nd May 2024
In April the Japanese TOPIX and Nikkei 225 indices faced declines, primarily driven by the downturn in U.S. semiconductor stocks and escalating tensions in the Middle East. In particular, the Nikkei 225 experienced a significant drop mid-month, although by the end of the month it had begun to recover as foreign investors increased their cash stock purchases, alongside active retail investor participation.
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BOJ Introduces New Banknotes to Symbolise the Reiwa Era
Oki Shiozawa, Investment Director
Date: 26th April 2024
SuMi’s Coffee Break Column: Investment Director, Oki Shiozawa, discusses the introduction of new banknote designs set to be issued in Japan on July 3rd, and what these represent for Japan's Reiwa era.