Made in Japan

Welcome to Made in Japan! Where we explore the hidden world of Japanese business, investing and culture.Our guest today is Philip Partnow, CIO and Co-founder of Chronus Capital Advisors. He's a lawyer turned investment banker turned Activist investor. Needless to say he's got a wealth of multidisciplinary knowledge on the Japanese markets and in particular on activism having been part of the movement in it's early days. He's worked with people like Yoshiaki Murakami of M&A Consulting and Seth Fischer of Oasis Management - and has been a direct witness to the evolution over the last two decades. He has some incredible stories and we thought he would be the perfect first guest to provide us an introduction into the unique world and history of the Japanese markets. We discuss things like:Reasons why Activism struggled in the past and why that's changingWhy Activism in Japan is still a huge opportunity todaySome of the misconceptions of doing Activism in JapanHow Japanese companies think about M&Aand some of his favourite things to do in Japan! We hope you enjoy this episode. You can find more details on his fund at: https://chronus-cap.com/Disclaimer:The information provided in this podcast is for generalinformational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, tax, or any other form of professional advice.Investing in financial markets involves risk, and it is possible to lose money.Past performance is not indicative of future results.The hosts and guests of this podcast are not financialadvisors, brokers, or registered investment advisors. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent the views of any affiliated organizations.Before making any financial decisions, you should conductyour own thorough research and due diligence. It is strongly recommended that you consult with a qualified financial advisor or other relevant professional who can take into account your individual circumstances, financial goals, andrisk tolerance.We make no representations or warranties of any kind,express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this podcast for any purpose. Any reliance you place onsuch information is therefore strictly at your own risk.   We shall not be liable for any loss or damage, includingwithout limitation, direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this podcast.   By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that youunderstand and agree to this disclaimer."