Elite Radar: FSSA Japan Focus fund

Markets have welcomed election of Yoshihide Suga

As I write this, I see that Japan’s parliament has elected Yoshihide Suga as the country’s new prime minister, following the surprise resignation of Shinzo Abe after eight years at the helm.

A fellow member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Suga is a close ally of Abe - a fact markets are likely to welcome. Abe's term brought about political stability and enhanced international presence, but it is his ‘three arrows' approach of Abenomics - loose economic policy, fiscal stimulus and economic reform - which he will be most remembered for.  All three arrows have had varied levels of success, but the impression was that Japan was on the right road. His departure raised fears that this could change with a new leader, especially when it comes to improving corporate govern...