Bespoke solutions offer path into Japan's local private debt space - AVCJ Forum
Low interest rates have restricted the scope for foreign private debt and mezzanine funds in Japan, though offering bespoke solutions to local businesses is an attractive opportunity, say industry participants.
Speaking at the AVCJ Forum, Chris Heine, managing director and head of Asia Pacific with Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), said one of the main reasons behind the lack of private debt activity is that...
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