Elite Radar: FSSA Japan Focus fund

Markets have welcomed election of Yoshihide Suga

As I write this, I see that Japan’s parliament has elected Yoshihide Suga as the country’s new prime minister, following the surprise resignation of Shinzo Abe after eight years at the helm.

A fellow member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Suga is a close ally of Abe - a fact markets are likely to welcome. Abe's term brought about political stability and enhanced international presence,...