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The case for – and against – a SWF for Japan

Jolie Ho
The country has a huge current account surplus and foreign reserves, which would help it to establish its own sovereign wealth fund, if it wishes. What's standing in the way?
The case for – and against – a SWF for Japan

Japan is one of the best-placed countries in the world to establish a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) in the next decade in part due to an enormous current account surprlus, according to a think-tank. But investment experts familiar with the country are unconvinced such a vehicle is likely to see the light of day.

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