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The current environment is creating ripe opportunities for foreign managers seeking looking to raise capital in Japan as local investors and institutions look for fixed income substitutes to supplement returns. Having a local presence can help elevate their offer, however they have to be patient and persistent as business practice tends to move at a slower pace.
Historically, Japanese portfolios have been heavily focused on domestic fixed income assets, with these investments representing the lion’s share of most holdings. However, this is changing.
Stan Howard, found and director, Teneo Partners, comments: “In spite of the fact that Japanese investors are, relative
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Japan continues to offer attractive investment opportunities to global investors. The second largest developed economy provides a comforting rule-of-law backdrop, which should not be taken for granted at the global level. Private market investment origination teams remain quite active. Real estate investment amounts by offshore investors, for example, over the past three years have consistently been over ¥1 trillion annually, despite the Covid-19 disruptions.
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Japan is focusing on utilising its domestic wealth and maximising the investment potential of its ageing population. This translates into opportunities for investment managers looking to grow their footprint in the country and establish a strong Japanese client base. In its endeavours to strengthen its reputation as a financial hub, Japan is also working to help foreign investors discover hidden gems within its capital markets.
Keiichi Aritomo, Executive Director of FinCity.Tokyo, outlines the country’s well-known demographic challenge which sees a third of the population being over 65. However, two thirds of Japan’s wealth is also in the hands of this group
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During periods of heightened uncertainty, co-investments can provide a means for private markets investors to gain tactical exposure to well-managed companies, including those in more defensive and resilient sectors, says Dave Brett (pictured), partner & head of co-Investments at Adam Street Partners.
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BlackRock is planning to bring two more private equity European Long-Term Investment Funds to market in 2023, after raising €415m for the firm’s second ELTIF bringing total fundraising to almost €1 billion, according to a report by InvestmentWeek.
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Branding, culture and sustainability are critical for financial services firms to differentiate themselves in a market which right now is rife with uncertainty and caution. Clear communication in this environment is also key to ensuring strong alignment between firms and their clients.
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Warburg Pincus has acquired K2 Insurance Services, a speciality insurance programme manager, from private equity firm Lee Equity Partners, according to a report by Captive Insurance Times.
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London-based buyout firm BC Partners is considering a sale of UK veterinary services firm VetPartners for between £2.5 billion and £3 billion amid interest from potential buyers, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Private equity major TPG has provided $300 million in seed capital to the new Rubicon Carbon marketplace which will facilitate trade in carbon credits that corporations use to offset their emissions, according to a report by ImpactAlpha.
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Carlyle Group is looking to raise at least $8.5 billion for a new fund, the Carlyle Credit Fund III, as part of its illiquid credit platform headed up by Alexander Popov, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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