Japan now a crucial private equity market: JPMorgan Asia investment banking head

Paul Uren says energy and health care are key sectors driving recent growth

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Paul Uren, JPMorgan's Asia-Pacific investment banking chief, tells Nikkei about trends in the region. (Photo by Takuya Fujisawa)

SAKI AKITA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan has become a crucial market for global private equity firms, the head of JPMorgan's Asia-Pacific investment banking told Nikkei in a recent interview.

Paul Uren said private equity firms have developed a track record of creating value and serving as a steward for Japanese companies, which has improved the perception of such firms.

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