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Read the latest update from AVI Japan Opportunity Trust which looks at the growth of the economy over the last five years and its potential going forward - https://lnkd.in/eKht9pNm.

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From Investment IQ. Following recent market corrections, Japan's stock market presents opportunities for value-focused investors. The unwinding of the “Japan Carry Trade” and adjustments in monetary policy have led to shifts in valuations, creating a favourable environment for long-term investment. As Japan moves past deflation, improving corporate governance and structural reforms are driving positive changes. This environment offers a potential for increased returns through a disciplined value investment approach. Nikko Asset Management Group. 🔗 Read the full article on Investment IQ: https://incm.pub/4faazLh #investing #assetmanagement #wealthmanagement #finance

🌟ing Japan's Financial Transformation: Opportunities Await** 🌟 Japan's financial landscape is undergoing a remarkable shift. Household financial assets soared to ¥2,199 trillion (approximately $15.27 trillion) by March 2024, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. This shift from cash savings to investments is driven by inflation and the new NISA initiative, enticing companies across sectors to enter the burgeoning financial market. Key facts: - As of March 2024, 23.22 million NISA accounts were active—a 30% increase over three years. - Companies like Japan Ham raised ¥20 billion ($138.89 million) through individual bonds in record time. Foreign businesses have an unprecedented opportunity to introduce innovative financial solutions tailored to Japan's evolving market. As Japanese tech firms, insurers, and traditional retailers embrace this new financial paradigm, now is the time to explore potential collaborations and growth opportunities with them. 🔗 Read the rest of the blog post on our website to explore the details of this opportunity. https://lnkd.in/g7a35hEA

LAND OF THE RISING MARKET 🇯🇵 "Readers will be aware that Japan is one of our favoured markets. The market performed well last year but scepticism remains as to whether this is yet another false dawn – there having been several in recent decades. The market has long offered ‘value’ – in part reflected by price-to-book ratios comparing well with other markets – but share prices have generally failed to respond. That started to change last year. Many challenges remain but omens for a sustained if gradual rally look more promising than they have for a while..." #investmenttrusts #investmenttrustspecialists #genuinelydifferentiated #investmentmanagement

From Investment IQ. Following recent market corrections, Japan's stock market presents opportunities for value-focused investors. The unwinding of the “Japan Carry Trade” and adjustments in monetary policy have led to shifts in valuations, creating a favourable environment for long-term investment. As Japan moves past deflation, improving corporate governance and structural reforms are driving positive changes. This environment offers a potential for increased returns through a disciplined value investment approach. Nikko Asset Management Group. 🔗 Read the full article on Investment IQ: https://incm.pub/3NJlgZ8 #investing #assetmanagement #wealthmanagement #finance

🟣 Japan Overview 🟣 In Japan's capital markets, the total investment value has reached US$ 17.39 billion over the past 12 months, with the materials industry emerging as the most popular, attracting US$ 5.06 billion in investments during the same period. As of the current date, the main players are ⤵ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ According to dry powder: ▶ Integral Corporation is the private equity firm with the most dry power- USD$ 1.53 B ▶ Advantage Partners, Inc. - US$ 943.48 M ▶ Japan Growth Investment Alliance (J-GIA) - US$ 500.83 M ▶ J-STAR - US$ 447.91 M ▶ Japan Post Investment Corporation - US$ 404.20 M ▶ Marunouchi Capital - US$ 389.54 M ▶ MUFG - US$ 344.98 M ▶ JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. - US$ 338.84 M ▶ SPARX - US$ 327.55 M ▶ Incubate Fund - US$ 324.75 M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ According to the number of rounds made: ▶ Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co.,Ltd.: 100 ▶ Global Brain Corporation: 76 ▶ SMBC Venture Capital: 75 ▶ SBI Investment: 60 ▶ Mizuho Gulf Capital Partners: 51 ▶ JAFCO Group Co., Ltd.: 40 ▶ Spiral Capital: 40 ▶ Future Venture Capital Co.,Ltd.: 34 ▶ Nissay Capital: 33 ▶ ANRI: 33 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Companies with the largest deals: 1️⃣ Shinko Electric Industries Co Ltd (6967)., Ltd. | US$ 4.83 B | Industry: Materials | Manufacturing | Investors: Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) and Hachijuni Investment 2️⃣ Infocom Corporation | US$ 1.65 B | Industry: Media | Investor: Blackstone 3️⃣ Benesse Holdings, Inc. | US$ 1.37 B | Industry: Education/Training | EdTech | Investor: EQT Group 4️⃣ Outsourcing Inc | US$ 1.31 B | Industry: Outsourcing | Investors: Bain Capital 5️⃣ Rakuten Securities, Inc. | US$ 574.03 M | Industry: Financial Services | Exchange/Trading Platforms, Wealth Management _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Need deeper, real-time insights into private markets? 🟣 DealPotential is a deal-sourcing and investment intelligence SaaS platform designed for institutional investors to find, analyze, and evaluate their next investment opportunity. Visit our website to learn how #DealPotential can help elevate your investment strategies. #japaninvestment #privatemarkets #investments

The Future of Transition Finance On May 22-23, institutional investors from around the globe converged in Tokyo for RI Japan, the annual conference dedicated to sustainable investing. The opening plenary session, titled "The Future Role of Transition Finance in Sustainable Investing," sparked insightful discussions on how private financial institutions can lead the charge towards a zero-emission future. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gTxCW_x2 #GreenInvesting #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #NetZero #RIJapan2024 #SustainableInvesting #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateFinance #ParisAgreement #EcoFriendlyInvestments

After a stellar first quarter for global markets, investor sentiment turned more cautious in April, sparking a sell off in global equity markets. Amid the pullback we think new opportunities have emerged, most notably Japan. In our view, Japan’s emergence from decades of deflation brings a generational opportunity to invest in Japanese assets. In our latest #AsiaStrategyFocus, we delve into the unfolding themes and highlight sector-specific investment ideas within Japan. https://bit.ly/4aZhaGk

After a stellar first quarter for global markets, investor sentiment turned more cautious in April, sparking a sell off in global equity markets. Amid the pullback we think new opportunities have emerged, most notably Japan. In our view, Japan’s emergence from decades of deflation brings a generational opportunity to invest in Japanese assets. In our latest #AsiaStrategyFocus, we delve into the unfolding themes and highlight sector-specific investment ideas within Japan. https://bit.ly/4aZhaGk