TOKYO -- The amount of money Japanese retail investors shifted into foreign equities via a tax-free investment scheme likely hit a record in June, according to Nomura Securities, although such strong flows are expected to fade.
Japan retail investors shifting money into foreign equities is weighing on yen

Japan's new Nippon Individual Savings Accounts (NISA) program kicked off in January. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
TOKYO -- The amount of money Japanese retail investors shifted into foreign equities via a tax-free investment scheme likely hit a record in June, according to Nomura Securities, although such strong flows are expected to fade.