Shoko Chukin Bank's "Miscalculation" [Economics Column]
2024-10-27 00:39:00
In a bidding process for the privatization of government-affiliated financial institution Shoko Chukin Bank, nearly 90% of the planned shares remained unsold. What was behind this "miscalculation"? What is expected of financial institutions that have the unique ability to support small and medium-sized enterprises through their nationwide network? (Economics Department Reporter Sato Takahiro)