Nomura's chance to emerge

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Nomura Securities Co. may still remain a competitive player in the Japanese financial industry as its diversified business interests has helped the company pull through from a wave of disastrous scandals. The company's stock registered a 6.3% rise at the close of trading on July 31, 1997. Analysts note the rise may continue and could register as high as 3,000 Yen as the company remains one of the biggest brokerage firms in Japan.

Nomura Securities Company Ltd.

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Asian index funds can be trickier than U.S. counterparts

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Investing in Asian index funds is a lot trickier than investing in US index funds because information flow is more difficult in the Asian markets. Investing is more prone to swing on big trades due to the higher costs incurred and the presence of fewer investors in the market. The inefficiencies in the regional markets of Asia make managers more valuable because they can adjust a fund's portfolio.

United States, Asia, Financial analysis, Economic development, Index funds

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Investment fund GIC begins to open up to outsiders

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President of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Private Ltd. (GIC) Lee Kuan Yew, plans to open the books of the $100 billion company in order to attract top global talent to its ranks. The professional invesment staff at GIC currently numbers 221.

Strategy & planning, Singapore, Company Profile, Government of Singapore Investment Corp., Lee Kuan Yew

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