Launch of Unique Multi-Strategy Private Market Offering by iCapital and Resona Bank in Japan
iCapital, a global fintech platform, has partnered with Resona Bank in Japan to launch a unique multi-strategy private market offering for Japanese corporate pensions. This collaboration will provide clients with access to private equity, infrastructure, private credit, and real estate strategies managed by leading global investment firm KKR.
Mr. Keishi Yamashita, Executive Officer at Resona Bank, expressed the importance of this partnership, stating that iCapital has shown a long-term commitment to the Japanese market and has the capabilities to support private markets investing for their clients. He highlighted KKR as a top alternative asset manager that can provide scaled products across various asset classes.
The investment offerings curated by iCapital, Resona Bank, and KKR are designed to help clients diversify their portfolios and potentially enhance returns and income opportunities. The Japanese Yen-denominated offerings will provide access to KKR’s main investment verticals in a semi-liquid format with a currency hedging solution.
Mr. Marco Bizzozero, Head of International at iCapital, emphasized the innovative nature of this investment offering for the Japanese market, powered by iCapital’s technology and solutions. He noted that as demand for private market investments in Japan continues to grow, the KKR offering will meet the evolving needs of clients for portfolio diversification and returns.
Mr. Masato Degawa, Chairman of iCapital Japan, expressed excitement about introducing iCapital’s capabilities and technology platform to Japan for the first time through this fund launch. He highlighted the efficiency of iCapital’s technology platform in enabling Resona Bank and KKR to offer unique multi-strategy products to clients, while streamlining operational processes and reducing lead times.
Overall, iCapital’s global financial technology platform and resources aim to provide institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals with a digital investing experience across a wide range of alternative investments. This partnership with Resona Bank and KKR signifies a significant step in expanding iCapital’s presence in the Japanese market and offering innovative investment solutions to clients.
