Cover (November 5)
“Over two-fifths (44%) of Brits say they are currently undergoing a period of stress, according to new research.” Money and job worries were the two biggest factors behind the UKs high stress levels. “Stress is most prevalent amongst 45-54 year olds with half (50%) saying they’re stressed, and least prevalent amongst the 55 and overs— with only 38% stating they are currently stressed.”
Institutional Investor (May Issue)
“Investors are clamoring for sell-side research as Japanese equities lead the world in gains…. For quite a long time—decades—most of the economic and financial news out of Japan was negative. Over the past six months or so, it has been overwhelmingly positive. Stock prices are up. Real gross domestic product growth is rising. Investor interest is at its highest level in years.”
Financial Times (April 10)
“Over a fifth of the world’s patent applications in 2011 came from Japan, eight times as many as from the UK. It is far better at turning basic research into commercial applications, with clear national priorities set by government and strong links between businesses and universities.” Japan has challenges, but knows how to face them. “The UK (and other countries) can learn a lot” from Japan.
“Over a fifth of the world’s patent applications in 2011 came from Japan, eight times as many as from the UK. It is far better at turning basic research into commercial applications, with clear national priorities set by government and strong links between businesses and universities.” Japan has challenges, but knows how to face them. “The UK (and other countries) can learn a lot” from Japan.
Tags: Businesses, Government, Japan, Patents, Research, UK
Institutional Investor (April)
Over 1,000 investment professionals were surveyed to select Institutional Investor’s 2011 All-Japan Research Team, the 18th annual. BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research shared the top spot with Nomura. Both firms captured 24 positions on the all star team. UBS (18 positions), Daiwa Securities Group (15 positions) and Citi (13 positions) rounded out the top 5.
Over 1,000 investment professionals were surveyed to select Institutional Investor’s 2011 All-Japan Research Team, the 18th annual. BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research shared the top spot with Nomura. Both firms captured 24 positions on the all star team. UBS (18 positions), Daiwa Securities Group (15 positions) and Citi (13 positions) rounded out the top 5.
