Japan’s megabanks, PE market see greater interest from investors amid stock boom

MORE investors interested in the Japan market are eyeing the private equity market and “megabanks”, which are likely to see gains in light of recent regulatory reforms in the country. But observers warn there are sectors, such as the real estate market, that could see a potential slowdown.

Fiscal reforms in Japan have drawn a surge of renewed interest from investors, which has sent the stock market soaring.

The Nikkei 225 index earlier this year hit a 34-year high.