RIP Charlie Munger. An investment luminary whose wisdom has left an indelible mark on countless minds. Munger’s legacy will forever inspire thought, continuous learning, and investing with a keen intellect.

Sad to hear of the passing of Charlie Munger, an investment luminary whose wisdom has left an indelible mark on countless minds, including mine. This summer, I revisited Ben Graham’s classic, “The Intelligent Investor”, thanks to Munger’s influence.

There’s also a great edition of Founders Podcast, in which the host David Senra reports back on a dinner he spent with Munger – well worth a listen:  https://www.founderspodcast.com/episodes/54906140/senra-charlie-munger-i-had-dinner-with-charlie-munger-the-tao-of-charlie-munger

Munger’s legacy will forever inspire thought, continuous learning, and investing with a keen intellect. Rest in peace, Mr. Munger. 📚💔 #CharlieMunger #InvestmentIcon #Legacy“

Partner Insight: Will hostile takeovers boost Japan’s appeal in 2024?

After delivering decades of disappointing returns, the Japanese stock market is on track to be one of the best performing in 2023.
This turning point in the country’s fortunes is significant as for so long it has struggled to return to form after the so-called asset price bubble of the 1980s and the prolonged deflationary period that followed.
But now, almost a decade after a series of corporate reforms, Japanese companies are finally listening to their shareholders and changing the structure of their business.
The latest changes include the release of fresh guidelines addressing corporate takeovers with a focus on best practices, which were released by the government earlier this year. Companies must now consider any bid that comes in seriously and react accordingly.
Whilst some investors believe 2023 will be remembered as a year when hostile takeovers became official in Japan; questions remain as to what impact this will have on corporate valuations and shareholder returns in 2024.
Investment Week explores how this shifting mindset around corporates structures is helping Japan to rally and what the future for the region holds.

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Are Black Friday sales on for London listed investment companies?

It’s not just #BLACKFRIDAY week for the listed investment companies sector – discounts have been widening for some time, but a bargain is a bargain and there really is something for everyone in this wildly undervalued space.

From special situations/activist plays, through alternatives such as private equity, infrastructure, debt to the generalist equity plays – all marked down at BLACK FRIDAY discounts to their true value.

So why aren’t more investors buying in at this time and what can the industry do encourage investors to discover this glorious sector! John Newlands has some thoughts in this article .