Chapter 560: Nomura Securities

After spending a few days in Osaka, Charles returned directly to Tokyo. The Japanese economy had fully recovered since the global stock market crash in 2009.

Japan had strong high-end industrial manufacturing capabilities, financial strength, and technological advantages. These were the three pillars supporting Japan's dominance in the world economy.

Previously, the U.S. had turned on the money printing machine to cope with the financial crisis, leading to an excessive devaluation of the dollar.

The strong euro made the U.S. uneasy, leading it to create the Eastern European crisis and the energy crisis to undermine the euro and boost the dollar's credibility.

As the final step to maintain dollar hegemony, the Wall Street financial group, led by Goldman Sachs, used the Greek debt crisis as a trigger to short the euro drastically, sparking the European debt crisis.

The euro, as the dollar's greatest rival, had entered a bear market. The yen, one of the world's important safe-haven currencies, gained favor from foreign capital and continued to appreciate!

In Tokyo's Ginza, inside an upscale private club, Charles met with Nomura Securities' CEO Junichi Fujie.

These kinds of clubs and nightclubs were popular venues for business negotiations in Japan. Charles met with Junichi Fujie to discuss the financing plan for Osaka Universal Studios Resort.

Although Capet Pictures had just issued $3.5 billion in corporate bonds, it was used to acquire shares of Orlando Universal Studios, Osaka Universal Studios, and to finance new projects in American Universal Studios.

Sitting on the sofa in a private room, Charles, with Nozomi Sasaki and Haruna Kojima beside him, was drinking, while Junichi Fujie was having a good time with a few hostesses on the other side.

"Big Brother, it's been a long time since you came to Japan. Our AKB48 is really popular now," Haruna Kojima said in a coquettish voice while leaning on Charles.

"Is that so?" Charles smiled, whispering in her ear, "I want to watch your performance when I have time." Saying this, he rubbed Haruna Kojima's chest.

Compared to Nozomi Sasaki, Haruna Kojima had a much better figure, though she wasn't as voluptuous as Kyoko Fukada or Aya Ueto.

"Well, Mari Okada and I can perform for you alone, Big Brother," Haruna Kojima said, giving Charles a peck on the cheek.

"Big Brother, have a drink with us!" Nozomi Sasaki poured Charles a glass of wine.

Charles took it, sipped, and then started caressing Nozomi Sasaki's thigh. Looking at the two beauties beside him, he chuckled, "Do you know who that man over there is?"

Nozomi Sasaki and Haruna Kojima shook their heads in confusion, obviously not knowing.

"The CEO of Nomura Securities, Junichi Fujie!"

"Oh, Nomura Securities," Nozomi Sasaki expressed surprise; it was the largest securities investment company in Japan.

Charles checked his watch, "Alright, you two go to the next room and rest for a while. I need to talk business."

Nozomi Sasaki and Haruna Kojima quickly got up, not daring to delay the important matters.

Junichi Fujie noticed this and also asked the women around him to leave the room.

"Mr. Fujie, it's been a few years, and you look even more vigorous," Charles raised his glass, sharing a drink with Junichi Fujie. It was Junichi who had offered the loan for the construction of Capet's Japan headquarters building.

"Mr. Capet, Nomura Securities suffered a significant loss in this financial tsunami and also took a hit from the Madoff scandal," Junichi Fujie said with a wry smile, taking a sip.

Charles shook his head, "Apart from the dollar, the yen is the strongest now. More and more people are buying yen as a safe-haven fund."

"Nomura Securities also acquired Lehman Brothers' assets in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia," he continued, "Now, Nomura Securities isn't far behind Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley."

Junichi Fujie smiled, "The continuous appreciation of the yen isn't all good news. It impacts export trade significantly." Nomura Securities had done a thorough analysis of Charles Capet. His insight was sharp, with no failures in the entertainment or financial circles.

"Mr. Capet, the Osaka Universal Studios Resort Group is now self-operated by Capet Global. Nomura Securities is confident and can finance almost 400 billion yen for the Osaka Universal Studios," Junichi Fujie said.

With the current exchange rate between the dollar and yen at around 1:90 and the yen continuing to rise, it wouldn't be long before it breaks 90.

Four hundred billion yen was equivalent to a bit more than 4 billion dollars now.

"The renovation of Osaka Universal Studios will cost at least 650 billion yen," Charles shook his head. "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal's Fantasy Adventure World, Marvel Universe, and a newly built self-operated Universal Studios theme hotel..."

"650 billion yen?" Junichi Fujie couldn't help but repeat.

"This level of financing isn't worth wasting so much time on," Charles poured himself another drink. "I came to you mainly for the euro."

"The euro? Mr. Capet, do you want to short it?" Junichi Fujie got serious.

"Last week, more than a dozen Wall Street hedge fund bosses, led by Steve Cohen and John Paulson, had a meeting," Charles smiled slightly. "You know about Greece's fiscal deficit. The new government can only seek financial support from the EU to address this big hole. Many EU member states have significant debts."

Junichi Fujie was well aware, as Japan was also affected. However, if they could collaborate with Capet Financial Group on Wall Street, Nomura Securities could act more freely.

However, Capet Financial Group wasn't a charity. Nomura Securities could get a slice of the pie, but they couldn't openly compete with Wall Street. Partnering with Capet Financial Group as a front would make things easier.

"Mr. Capet, Nomura Securities is willing to raise funds for Capet Capital to control, paying 25% of the expenses," Junichi Fujie stood up and bowed.

"Too low," Charles shook his head. "Think of me as a private equity fund manager. At least 40% of the profits should be mine, and I expect Nomura Securities to provide no less than $2 billion."

"I need to go back and discuss this first," Junichi Fujie couldn't make the decision alone.

Charles nodded, "As soon as possible, the euro is rapidly depreciating."

"Understood," Junichi Fujie quickly left.

Soon, Charles called Haruna Kojima and Nozomi Sasaki back in.

"Big Brother, it's snowing outside," Nozomi Sasaki smiled, reminding him.

"Snowing?" Charles poured himself another drink and finished it.

The snow, still too light for his taste. Unless there was another financial tsunami like last year.

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