# Mr. Abe: Stephen Schwarzman

> Stephen Schwarzman recalls Shinzo Abe's impact on Japan's economic reforms.
- Title: Mr. Abe: Stephen Schwarzman · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: Stephen Schwarzman recalls Shinzo Abe's impact on Japan's economic reforms. Stephen Schwarzman credits Shinzo Abe for Japan's economic reforms that attracted…
- Keywords: stephen schwarzman, shinzo abe, japan, economic reforms, capital, news, business, world, Abe, Stephen, Schwarzman, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/my-personal-history/mr.-abe-stephen-schwarzman-16
- Published: 2026-10-16T22:00:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stephen schwarzman, shinzo abe, japan, economic reforms, capital, news, business, world
## Shinzo Abe
Stephen Schwarzman met Shinzo Abe in 2013 at a New York restaurant.
## Japan's capital reforms
For Japan to keep drawing capital, it must continue the reforms Abe started.
## Repaying debt
Schwarzman says Japan helped him repay his debt to the country.
## Key takeaway

Stephen Schwarzman credits Shinzo Abe for Japan's economic reforms that attracted capital.