All Japan articles – Page 3
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White papersMacroeconomic and financial market forecasts - February 2024
Macroeconomic forecasts as of 2 February 2024
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - February 2024
Topic of the Month - Japan equity: top performer in 2023; remains attractive option for 2024
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White papersJapan equity leadership continues
Japanese equities continued their strong performance in 2024, reaching their highest levels in 34 years. The recent trend has also benefitted technology shares supported by a solid economic outlook.
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Research ReportPrivate Insights #3 - Land of the Rising Sun: Opportunities and Growth in Japan
“As we navigate the challenging economic environment globally, Japan remains a resilient market that is tried and tested for investors aiming to invest in quality assets that provide good, risk-adjusted returns in the long run. Mapletree is focused on strengthening our foothold in this region to bring value to our investors through exposure to the country’s real estate sector.” - Mr Wong Mun Hoong, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Australia & North Asia
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VideoAsia ex-Japan: Finding value in an undervalued opportunity set
The Asia ex-Japan region provides the perfect environment for our team of contrarian stock pickers.
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White papersJapan’s equities surfing on the end of deflation
”Japanese equities may further benefit from the major transformations in the country’s economy and markets.”
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White papersNew dawn for Japanese equities
Japanese equities are on the cusp of a new era, with two key developments forcing companies to rethink how they do business – for the better.
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White papersJapan Insights - Real estate markets: a watershed year in the making
Japan is at the critical juncture of breaking out from its three decades of stagnation. Nominal growth is returning. The outlook is not set in stone, but the current wage-price dynamics look promising and supportive. We expect any policy adjustments during this transition period to be slow and steady.
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White papersJapan: Unlocking Hidden Value Through Engagement
Reforms could continue to drive performance, particularly in a small to midcap space that is ripe for engagement-driven capital efficiency gains.
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White papersJapanese reforms ignite investor optimism
The Japanese stock market has enjoyed a resurgence in recent months due to corporate governance reforms and a renewed focus on shareholder value. Shoa Hirosato and Haonan Wu explain some of the key changes and the likely benefits for investors.
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White papersReport Public Engagement Report Q2 2023
The Q2 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes takes an in-depth look at the potential dangers posed by forever chemicals and synthetic pesticides. Plus, Japanese corporate governance reforms and voting season highlights from North America and Europe.
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VideoMegatrends – Non-US
(2:26) Client Portfolio Manager, Nicole Vettise considers why looking outside the US to regions like Japan could yield fresh opportunities.
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White papersA deeper dive into investor engagement with Japanese corporates
Investors in Japanese equities who have earned their credibility through a deep understanding of Japan’s cultural and corporate landscape could find themselves in a unique position where they may add value to companies through engagement. Here we look at two case studies.
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Asset Manager NewsSC Capital Partners, ADIA and Goldman Sachs Asset Management acquire 27-hotel portfolio in Japan
Singapore-headquartered private equity real estate firm SC Capital Partners Pte Ltd (SCCP) has formed a consortium with a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which has acquired a portfolio of 27 resort hotels in Japan from Daiwa House Industry, a Japan-based home construction and real estate development company.
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White papersJapan Development Partners IV acquires prime land site in Greater Tokyo for new mega-scale ALFALINK industrial park
GLP ALFALINK Akishima will be the first ALFALINK park to be developed in Tokyo prefecture
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Asset Manager NewsJapan Income Fund grows to JPY 453 billion in capital commitments
Japan’s largest private open-ended logistics real estate core fund continues to attract capital from domestic and global investors
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PodcastThe Many Facets of Japanese Investing
Japan, an outlier across the G10 nations, is truly an intriguing economy. While rates continue to remain high in many other developed markets, the Bank of Japan still employs its accommodative monetary policy and sees a lower impact of inflation. Given this unique backdrop, what can Japan offer to its investors?
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White papersInflation: Tracking the changing trajectory of Japan’s property market
In recent years Japan’s property market has benefited from a benign environment of ultra-low interest rates – but inflation could change this long-entrenched trajectory. Despite this, Regina Lim, Head of Asia Pacific Research at M&G Real Estate, believes the Japanese property market offers opportunity, with the multi-family residential and logistics sectors set to benefit from long-term trends.
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People NewsHines Strengthens Japan Team with New Senior Appointments
Kiyohito Motoyama, Saiko Ishii, and Ryo Shiino take on newly created roles in Logistics and Industrial, Asset Management, and Compliance, Respectively
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White papersSMAs are here to stay among Japanese LPs
Japanese institutions have continued to utilize separately managed accounts, or SMAs, to gain exposure to private equity. In a recent conversation with Private Equity International, Jonathan Shofet, Global Head of Private Investment Portfolios and Co-Investments, and Yoshi Yagisawa, Managing Director, Private Equity Japan Coverage Team, discussed why they believe the value proposition for SMAs is as high as ever in today’s challenging market environment.
