Japan – the shareholder’s new best friend?

Interview with Makiko Hakozaki, Senior Portfolio Manager at Russell Investments.

Japanese equities could now be a global “sweet spot” for investors, with several themes aligning to make the corporate story more enticing than ever.

Makiko Hakozaki, Senior Portfolio Manager at Russell Investments, answers three questions highlighting the key themes for investors to consider when approaching investment into this asset class:

  • How important is style selection when considering Japanese exposure?
  • Outlook for the yen and impact of this?
  • Is there real evidence that the corporate governance reforms are starting to take hold?

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