Brookfield bets on its Japan business to top Hong Kong and Singapore

Alternative asset manager says private assets hedge inflation, rich equity valuations

Founded in 1899, Brookfield invests in infrastructure, including renewable energy, utilities, toll roads, ports and data centers. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Brookfield)

TOKYO -- Brookfield Asset Management is expanding its alternative investment offerings for wealthy Japanese, pitching assets such as infrastructure and real estate as buffers against inflation and market swings.