Hong Kong activist Oasis urges foreign funds to vote proactively in Japan
Founder and chief investment officer Seth Fischer, in an online interview with Nikkei Asia on Thursday, said that he has seen changes in how Japanese investors vote against management. "I think domestic investors are far more proactive and understand that Japan has changed. They are more proactive towards their capital, are proactively running against management and are trying to drive higher returns."
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