governance/stewardship/fiduciary
January 25, 2017by Akane Hashimoto
Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities
Japan pension fund in spotlight over takeover rift
Panasonic joins ranks of Japan’s buyout bullies
Private-Equity Funds Evolve From ‘Vultures’ Into Allies in Japan
Local biotech turning to Japan for partnerships
“If in US, private equity funds should have played important roles in fair pricing.
Private Equity functions in Japan are still dominated by companies and not yet independent.”
Stress mounts as fees fall in Japan for home deliveries
“Reasonable price shouldn’t be the cheapest ones.”
GPIF creates prize to advance pensions management thinking
“These activities shall raise attention to “asset management” and related businesses.”
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