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Japanese Corporations Double Commercial Paper Holdings to 17-Year High
Short-term corporate debt investments surge as firms seek liquid parking spots for cash amid shifting interest rate environment
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
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Japan's Megabanks Build $1.25 Trillion Dollar Cushion
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Bina Puri Seeks RM250 Million Capital Cut to Clear Losses in Debt Overhaul
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AIA Philippines Bundles Life Insurance With HMO in New Corporate Offering
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Japan Corporate Bond Issuance Hits Record ¥16.7 Trillion Amid Rate Shift
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Zee Entertainment Proposes $375 Million Warrant Issue to Promoter Entity
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