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Japan’s Sharing Economy as part of its "Regional Revitalization“
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１．Japan’s Sharing Economy as part of its "Regional Revitalization“
２．Market Review
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Outlook for the Japanese Economy - 2019
1. Outlook for the Japanese economy as well as the impact of the 2019 consumption tax hike
This year, we saw serious damage in Japan from disasters such as heavy snowfalls, heavy rains, typhoons, and earthquakes. Looking forward to next year, we expect the next consumption tax hike will be implemented in October 2019 as planned. Some people are concerned over how much these factors will impact the Japanese economy. However, our outlook for the Japanese economy remains positive, and we expect to see a gradual recovery.
2. Market Review
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Press Release
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Integration
On 1 October 2018, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Yoshio Hishida, hereinafter “SMTAM”) completed the integration of the asset management functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited into its own business.