Staying Focused on the Fundamentals
Japan’s dependency on the world has gone up since the start of Abenomics in 2012. Ten years ago, about 50 percent of profits came from global markets. As Jesper Koll explains, to be a successful investor, cut out the noise and don’t get distracted by smart-sounding stories or headline-grabbing advice. Stay focused on the fundamentals.
Third Annual ACCJ Shareholder Forum
After more than a year of operating during the coronavirus pandemic—and adapting to the changes it has brought forth—companies are facing another season of shareholder meetings. With vaccinations signaling that we may soon emerge from the crisis into a more familiar, although changed, world, leaders are able to focus on other critical areas, such as the environment and sustainability, as well as diversity and inclusion.
Outside Options
Over the course of their career, many professionals will live and work in multiple countries. And as expats, they will find financial opportunities and face challenges that those who stay put in their home country may not. Making and managing investments can be complex, but experts interviewed by The ACCJ Journal shared ways to maximize resources, grow wealth, and navigate potentially higher taxes, investment restrictions, and language issues.
Are Minpaku a New Asset Class?
Although inbound tourism has been put on hold as the world grapples with Covid-19, Japan was a top destination prior to the pandemic and no doubt will be again. Driven by the Japanese government’s focus on tourism as part of its recovery efforts following the global financial crisis of 2008, minpaku (short-term rentals) have become a big opportunity for investors and real estate owners.