Tag Archives: government-approval


JGBs jump on safe-haven bids after Lehman collapse

September 17, 2008 : Permalink

Reuters Tokyo – Japanese government bond futures soared by their daily limit of 3 full points on Tuesday and 10-year yields hit a five-month low on safe-haven buying in the wake of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Global stock markets […]

JGB futures tumble as hedge fund selling spooks

September 4, 2008 : Permalink

CNBC – Japanese government bond futures tumbled nearly a full point on Thursday, with traders citing selling by foreign funds in a move that was exaggerated by thin conditions. September futures plunged as much as 1.14 points to 137.11 as […]

British hedge fund accepts Japan order

July 14, 2008 : Permalink

MSN MoneyCentral- A British hedge fund said Monday it will accept the Japanese government’s rejection of its proposal to raise its stake in a major utility — although it added that it still doesn’t agree with the reasoning behind the […]

UK fund tries new tactic in face of Japanese ban

May 28, 2008 : Permalink

Guardian Unlimited- The Children’s Investment Fund has bought shares in two major investors in the Japanese company J-Power, weeks after its attempt to double its stake in the electricity supplier was blocked by the Japanese government. The hedge fund – […]