Alliance Trust Investments'(ATI) Simon Clements has said Japan is one of his favourite markets, as the country becomes a far more investable proposition for ethical funds.
Clements, who manages global equities for the firm's ethical range, said recent moves to improve corporate governance in Japan have provided a valuable boost, including companies signing up to a new UK-style stewardship code. "We really like Japan. They are moving really quickly in terms of improving corporate governance, particularly in the way they treat foreign investors," Clements said. Japan: A new cult of entrepreneurship These improvements have added to Japan's attractiveness as an investment case for Clements, who has also been impressed by the country's progressive ene...
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