Japan can be a challenging market for Western investors to navigate. In this podcast, Krystle Higgins spoke to Nicholas Weindling, a Japan country specialist at JPM Asset Management.

Having lived and worked in the region for 18 years, Weindling has a deep insight into the issues the country faces, such as serious labour market shortages created by Japan’s falling population.

However, Weindling said these issues also present great opportunities, including a ‘succession matchmaking’ sector for CEOs who don’t have an heir to pass their company on to.

Weindling said there are interesting developments within the areas of governance and shareholder returns, which investors should consider when looking at Japan as an investment opportunity.