Blackstone 'excited' by corporate Japan's focus on ROE: president

Weak yen, reflation, stock rally and more drive investment upswing

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Jonathan Gray, Blackstone's president and chief operating officer, cited a "rebirth of dynamism" in Japan's economy when he spoke recently with Nikkei. (Blackstone)

SHIKO UEDA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- U.S. private equity giant Blackstone is increasing investment in Japan amid a "rebirth of dynamism," including businesses being encouraged to prioritize return on equity and government efforts to promote retail investment, President Jonathan Gray told Nikkei.

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