Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Over 20 years experience in equities and asset management in Asia and Japan. Qualified CFA with experience analyzing companies as a buy-side analyst. In-depth knowledge of company fundamental analysis, corporate governance and valuations.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Japan Consumer discretionary / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Hopes of easing inflation supported a weekly rise of 1.6% for the S&amp;P 500 and 3.2% for the Nasdaq.</li>
<li>Sakana AI, founded in July 2023 by ex-Google researchers and a former Japanese official, is set to raise $125 million at a $1.1 billion valuation, becoming Japan's fastest unicorn</li>
<li>Kirin Holdings plans to acquire additional shares of FANCL Corporation through a tender offer and share warrants to make FANCL a wholly-owned subsidiary</li>
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Hopes of easing inflation supported a weekly rise of 1.6% for the S&amp;P 500 and 3.2% for the Nasdaq.
Sakana AI, founded in July 2023 by ex-Google researchers and a former Japanese official, is set to raise $125 million at a $1.1 billion valuation, becoming Japan's fastest unicorn
Kirin Holdings plans to acquire additional shares of FANCL Corporation through a tender offer and share warrants to make FANCL a wholly-owned subsidiary


Ohayo Japan | A Quieter Week Ahead