<article>Global consulting firm <a href="https://www.dealstreetasia.com/?s=Mercer">Mercer</a> said it has acquired <a href="https://www.dealstreetasia.com/?s=BFC%20Asset Management">BFC Asset Management</a>, one of Japan&#8217;s leading independently owned alternative investment company, for an undisclosed sum.</article>

Global consulting firm <a href="https://www.dealstreetasia.com/?s=Mercer">Mercer</a> said it has acquired <a href="https://www.dealstreetasia.com/?s=BFC%20Asset Management">BFC Asset Management</a>, one of Japan&#8217;s leading independently owned alternative investment company, for an undisclosed sum.
Mercer said, the acquisition is part of efforts to capture growth in Japan’s alternative investments market and address growing needs of Japanese institutional investors.
&#8220;The combination of our firms will ensure Japanese investors have access to world-class delegated investment solutions, including a spectrum of traditional and alternative investments, research and advice capabilities,” said Tatsuya Kamoi, CEO Japan and Far East Zone for Mercer.
The deal comes as the global investment environment has become ever more challenging with ultra-low bond yields, high equity valuations and greater financial market complexity.
Mercer said, the demand for new investment thinking, more sophisticated solutions and better governance among investors remains prominent.
“This acquisition will enhance the Mercer delegated solutions service offering for investors in Japan,” the US consulting firm said.
Established in 2006, BFC specializes in investing in performance-enhancing solutions to deliver positive absolute returns to well-diversified portfolios, while reducing volatility and risk.
BFC Chairman and CEO Noriyuki Kawana said the acquisition will allow BFC to further support clients based on Mercer&#8217;s investment manager research across all asset classes and strong delegated implementation capabilities.
Mercer, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of New York-listed <a href="https://www.dealstreetasia.com/?s=Marsh%20&amp; McLennan">Marsh &amp; McLennan</a> Companies, has more than $200 billion in assets under management.
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Global consulting firm Mercer has acquired BFC Asset Management, one of Japan's leading independently owned alternative investment company.

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