UBP Acquires Japanese Asset Manager: Swiss-based Union Bancaire Privée has fully acquired a new asset manager that specializes in Japanese small-cap equities. UBP AngelJapanAssetManagement
UBP has acquired 100 percent of the shares issued by Angel Japan Asset Management , according to a statement. Founded in 2001, Angel Japan AM is a Tokyo-based independent investment advisor that specializes in Japanese small-cap equities.
The firm is led by Hirotaka Usami and houses five investment professionals including four portfolio managers with an average experience of 24 years.Management Structure Following the transfer of ownership, Hirotaka Usami will become chairman of Angel Japan AM's newly created board of directors while current chief operating officer Ryota Bando will be appointed chief executive officer. Other than the changes to its governance structure and directors, there will be no changes to Angel Japan AM’s current investment process, investment philosophy, investment style and investment team.
«The acquisition of Angel Japan AM underscores UBP’s high conviction on the investment opportunities in the global small-cap equity segment, notably in Japan, and as to the team’s unique ability to seize them,» said UBP asset management co-CEO and head of institutional clients Nicolas Faller.
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