Japanese life insurers pivot to private marketsHeather Ng1 day agoFaced with low domestic yields, an aging population, and regulatory reforms, Japanese life insurers are increasingly turning to private markets.
Japanese investors cautious on distressed assetsJame DiBiasioNov 16, 2009Domestically there are concerns about creditor protection, while overseas there is wariness towards hedge funds but more interest in private equity.
Still a rising sun for some Japanese hedge fundsSimon Osborne Jan 13, 2008Chris McGuire of Phalanx Japan Asia Multistrategy Fund has found that volatility can be a blessing.
Details lost in Japanese investment law rushJame DiBiasioJan 12, 2006Poor consultation mars Japan''s introduction of a badly needed, modern code for investment advisors.
Japanese investors get first crack at A sharesJame DiBiasioJan 17, 2005Nikko Asset Mgmt is launching the first China A-share equities fund for Japanese institutional and private clients.
Japanese bank launches internal Asian hedge fundOct 11, 2004Mizuho hires ex-ING trader to run Asian CB arb fund.
Orrick boosts Japanese teamNick FergusonAug 30, 2004Seven Japanese lawyers set to join US firm''s Tokyo office.
CLSA continues Japanese equities splurgeJun 10, 2004Two new signings brings the total to five new London-based hires.
CLSA expands London based Japanese equity sales team Apr 20, 2004John Charlton-Jones, Holly Larrett and Philip Whalley are lured from HSBC.
awardsJapanese Achievement AwardsThe EditorsJan 8, 2004We are pleased to announce the winners of our third annual Achievement Awards for Japanese deals.
Japanese investment in hedge funds up 50%Jame DiBiasioNov 21, 2003And allocation to private equity is small but growing, says a Goldman Sachs/Russell report.
Clifford Chance grows Japanese distressed debt practiceNick FergusonOct 7, 2003Gary Hand joins Tokyo office to head real estate group.