Daiwa SB Investments discovers more opportunities in Asia

Investment opportunities abound in Japan and the rest of Asia, but it takes a firm that is committed to quality and value creation for investors to discover them. Daiwa SB Investments is a leading Japanese investment powerhouse whose guidance for domestic and Asian clients makes it a major contributor to the country's economy. The firm helps domestic institutional and individual investors to find prospects across the region, while assisting Asian financiers in exploring the advantages of investing in Japan's stable, transparent and liquid economy.

Daiwa SB Investments is well-known in the industry for its investment style, which emphasises the value style approach. This emphasis, together with the firm's philosophy, has earned the trust of clients with mutual funds and pensions since 1973. "Our corporate philosophy is to be top in quality in terms of investment skill," says Masami Tada, president and CEO.

The firm's dedication to quality fuels its expansion into Asia on its clients' behalf. To assist Japanese investors, it has established an office in Singapore for Southeast Asian markets and in Hong Kong and Shanghai for East Asia, including the mainland, South Korea and Taiwan.

"Our clients are looking to invest in Asian markets," Tada says. "To meet their demands, it is important for us to go to Asia and establish our asset management platform. I'm convinced that within five years, we may have big business opportunities in Asia."

Reaching out across the region has brought the company into contact with Asian companies that are interested in Japanese equity. Daiwa SB Investments is ready to provide insight for these investors to help them find the best value in the domestic market.

"Tokyo, in terms of capitalisation, is still one of the biggest equity markets in the world," Tada says. "This year, we may find foreign investors who will participate in this market."