FTAdviser latest:GAM looks to tech future with Japan equities

Lesley Kaye, investment director for Japan funds, says country to benefit as investors seek returns from the developed world technology plays.

Jupiter launches Japan Select Sicav sub-fund

Jupiter Asset Management is launching a Japan Select Sicav sub-fund, giving investors a more diversified version of its existing strategy in the region as other managers close their Japanese equity desks.

Jupiter launches Japan sub-fund as others exit

Asset manager aims to provide investors with more diversification in the region

Manager Ghosh leaves Newton

Neiloy Ghosh, former manager of Newton Investment Management's £6m Japan fund, has left the company.

Expert View: Japan sees its attraction wane

Signs of economic recovery are proliferating, with global equity markets returning to a semblance of health. But as markets improve around the world, not all boats are rising with the tide.

GLG Japan fund managers move to defensive positions

Stephen Harker and the team behind the £488m GLG Japan Core Alpha fund have decided to reduce their portfolio's overall holdings in technology and move the assets into more defensive stocks.

Tokio Marine to launch Japan fund

Tokio Marine Asset Management is to launch a Luxembourg-domiciled, Ucits III Japanese fund later this year as part of a wider push into Europe.

Winterflood sizes up Japan discounts

Widening discounts in the Japanese investment trust sectors could put investors in a good position to benefit from a market rally, Winterflood Securities has said.

Witan's outlook on Japan stays bleak

Manager had been increasing weighting to Japan, but has now started adding to Asia

Investment view: Witan manager underweights Japan

A key manager on the Witan Pacific investment trust has underweighted Japan, amid scepticism about government efforts to restimulate the economy.

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