Japan Post Bank pursues global PE strategy – AVCJ Forum
Japan Post Bank’s has fully embraced the global remit of its recently launched private equity program, making commitments to funds around the world through fund-of-funds while considering direct investments in its home market.
Speaking to the AVCJ Forum, Japan Post Bank’s Managing Director and Head of Private Equity Hideya Sadanaga said that the bank has focused mainly on the US and Europe since its first private equity investment...
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