Hiroshi Okada

United is a value-oriented investment manager and seeks to exploit short-term market inefficiencies. They believe that over the long term market prices converge with 'fair values'. The firm invests in Japanese and US equity as well as in third-party funds globally. Their strategies are diverse and include market neutral, balanced diversified and absolute return. United's investment process emphasizes an efficient and speedy decision making process, able to keep pace with market movements. Portfolio management teams are therefore small. The firm seeks to identify medium- to long-term market trends for each asset class and currency through fundamental analysis. Tactical analysis is used for short-term market momentum.

Acts as an alternative investment manager

AIG-IJ was a conservative investment manager with a growth-oriented investment approach and a long-term outlook. They were Japanese equity and debt specialists who also invested in global markets, particularly in the US. The firm invested primarily in Japanese large- to mega-cap equity, but had no market cap restriction or sector focus. Global asset allocation was determined by a worldwide committee and was based on the overall economic environment, market risks, regional business cycles, and a global investment view. Domestic investments followed a bottom-up, sector-oriented process. A top-down approach was used for foreign investments. AIG-IJ relied primarily on fundamental research, complemented by quantitative analysis. The firm's analysts quantitatively screened for cash flow and asset valuations over a period of time and sought to identify the large-scale societal, demographic, or economic cycles likely to impact near-term valuations. The parent group provided administrative support as well as shared research to supplement the firm's in-house research capabilities, which included company visits. Fund performances were evaluated against the industry's relevant benchmarks (MSCI in particular).

Engages in renewable energy business

Provides investment advice