Japan Weeks Promote Japan as a Leading Asset Management and Financial Center 2024.9.30 MON - 10.4 FRI Core weekJapan Weeks Promote Japan as a Leading Asset Management and Financial Center 2024.9.30 MON - 10.4 FRI Core week

Source: Prime Minister's Office of Japan
https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/102_ishiba/discourse/20241003message.html

It is crucial to closely communicate with you, the market and finance sector stakeholders. I hereby declare the establishment of the “Asset Management Forum,” and would like to express my hope for the development of the Forum as a communication platform for the stakeholders.

Video Message from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru at the First Annual Meeting of the Asset Management Forum (October 3, 2024).

Video available on the official website for the Prime Minister's Office of Japan.

What is Japan Weeks?

The Government of Japan is advancing its initiatives to promote Japan as a leading asset management and financial center of the world.
As part of these efforts, the Government of Japan held "Japan Weeks" for the first time in the fall of 2023. During the Weeks, various events were held with the participation of overseas investors and asset management companies.
In order to strengthen communication with overseas investors, a second round of "Japan Weeks" will be held in the fall of 2024. Its core week is from September 30 to October 4, and a variety of events will be held including the weeks before and after that.

Event Information

Information about each event will be updated in due course.
* Please confirm the event details and registration method for each event with the individual organisers.
* FSA does not supervise the organisation and running of the events held.

Japanese Government hosted "Meeting for Promoting Japan as a Leading Asset Management Center and Appealing Japanese Financial Market". (30 August)

AIMA Japan Seminar & Networking: Fair value for Alternative Investments and the Way Forward

AIMA Japan

AIMA invites experts and will delve into valuation best practice methodologies, key resources for fair value guidance, and investor demands both in Japan as well as globally.

2024 ICGN Annual Virtual Japan Forum

ICGN

As the Financial Services Agency (FSA) ‘Action Program on Governance Reform’ and initiatives by the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), among others continue to drive enhancements in Corporate Governance, the Forum will discuss about how companies can work together with investors to get the full benefit of this progress?

Future of Asset Management in Japan

ISDA

This exclusive event will explore the progress of new policy initiatives to promote the country’s asset management sector, as well as how derivatives can help enhance investment strategies. This event is invitation only.

Buy-Side Forum 2024 Hong Kong

Bloomberg

Our flagship event for the buy side, the Forum is held in key global financial markets and brings together senior leaders, industry peers and product experts to discuss key themes and innovations that will bring the next generation of technology to your workflow.

FALL 2024 AIF APAC INVESTORS' SYMPOSIUM (Tokyo, Japan)

AIF APAC

Amid a rapidly changing macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, both alpha generation and risk management are top of mind for APAC institutional asset owners. This AIF APAC Investors’ Symposium will offer opportunities for asset owners to learn from each other by sharing best ideas, best practices, and best information about portfolio construction and performance across geographies with a special focus on private market investments. AIF aims to facilitate an interactive exchange among peer institutional asset owners, their consultants and managers, and leading finance academics.

Meeting with the members of the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA)

Keidanren

This exclusive event will facilitate discussions between member companies of the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) and Keidanren member companies on matters such as the progress of corporate governance reforms and companies' sustainability initiatives.

Japan Weeks 2024 Opening Reception

Bloomberg

Japan Weeks 2024 kicks off with an exclusive launch event at one of Tokyo's most prominent museums. Along with the chance to network, the reception offers attendees the opportunity to privately view the museum's main exhibition, featuring a wide variety of inspiring works.

Asset Management Business Conference

The Investment Trusts Association,Japan
Japan Investment Advisers Association

The Investment Trusts Association, Japan and the Japan Investment Advisers Association will hold the Asset Management Business Conference to reaffirm the social mission and role of asset management companies and to provide an opportunity for the public to deepen their understanding of the asset management business.

Realization of Leading Asset Management Center and Green Transformation

Nikkei, Inc.

Here, financial institutions, asset owners, corporations, and government officials can gather to report on the front-line situation and challenges they face. The aim of this platform is to realize the Realization of Leading Asset Management Center and expand green transformation and ESG investments.

EQT at Japan Weeks - More than Capital

EQT Partners Japan

We have titled this event 'EQT at Japan Weeks.' The main theme of our seminar and reception is 'More than Capital,' which has been our purpose since our foundation. This event also marks the 30th anniversary of EQT.

BloombergNEF Forum Tokyo 2024

Bloomberg

BloombergNEF Forums convene leaders across energy, commodities, industry, transport, technology, finance, and government around the key issues and opportunities facing the transition to a low carbon economy.

Impact Investing Seminar: Introduction to Impact Investing

Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)

The GIIN is hosting a one-day workshop for investors interested in starting or strengthening their impact investing practice.

High-level insight on the key policies of making Japan a Leading Asset Management Center, Transforming Asset Management / Investment Management sector in Japan: Policy implementation, and the paths going forward (Tentative agenda)

Deloitte Tohmatsu Risk Advisory LLC

CxOs of global asset management firms and Deloitte professionals will gather for a round table meeting to discuss the key policies of making Japan a Leading Asset Management Center, transforming asset management / investment management sector in Japan (Tentative agenda)

Exploring Japan's Transition Pathways Toward Achieving Net Zero

JPX Market Innovation & Research / JPX
LSEG / FTSE Russell

We will explore how Japan's commitment to climate action can unlock new investment opportunities and contribute to a sustainable future.

AIMA Japan Networking: Meet the Deputy Premier and Asia Representative of the Cayman Islands Government

AIMA Japan

AIMA will hold the cocktail reception, sponsored by the Maples, featuring the Deputy Premier of the Cayman Islands, the Honourable André Ebanks, MP. Contact: ksomeya@aima.org

Impact Investing Seminar: Building an Impact Thesis

Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)

The GIIN is hosting a workshop for investors interested in applying conceptual skills in a practical way, using a case study to build out a hypothetical impact strategy.

MUSUBU! JAPAN DAY

Japanese Bankers Association

The Japanese Bankers Association is hosting "MUSUBU! JAPAN DAY" on October 1, 2024, focusing on the themes of "Startup Support" and "Regional Revitalization." This event will include keynote speeches and panel discussions with experts from both Japan and abroad, as well as presentations from promising Japanese startups.
This is an invitation-only event.

The Alternatives Summit 2024 Japan

Goldman Sachs Asset Management Co., Ltd. /Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd.

We are delighted to host Goldman Sachs Alternatives Summit 2024. This event in Tokyo will bring together global thought leaders from our alternatives business and the broader industry to discuss the outlook for industry.

Asia High-level Financial Regulators' Forum

International Affairs Office, Strategy Development and Management Bureau, Financial Services Agency

High-Level Meeting of the Asia Green Transformation (GX) Consortium

Sustainable Finance Office, Strategy Development Division, Strategy Development and Management Bureau, Financial Services Agency

Preqin x Japan Weeks: Future of Alternatives

Preqin

The event will welcome local and overseas LPs and GPs to exchange and discuss the Future of Alternatives in Japan. Attendance to this event is by invite only. Please register your interest from here https://go.preqin.com/japan-weeks-register-your-interest

National Securities Conference

Japan Securities Dealers Association,
Japanese Stock Exchanges Conference,
Japan Investment Trusts Association

Industry representatives (JSDA, etc.) express their determination toward specific measures that they should take, and guest speakers provide their insight that resonates as industry guidelines. This is an invitation-only event (in Japanese only).

Tokyo-London Green Finance Seminar 2024

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the City of London Corporation, and the British Embassy Tokyo

We will share the latest trends and initiatives on green finance in Tokyo and London, including trends in “nature finance”, which has recently garnered global attention.

Japan Discovery Tour

BlackRock Inc

We will invite dozens of global institutional investors and hold a two-day session to promote the attractiveness of Japanese enterprises and markets, highlighting Japan’s strengths in areas such as the economy, policies, and markets.

Asset Management Forum Japan

Bloomberg

Bloomberg will host this exclusive event together with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) to discuss the government’s “Policy Plan for Promoting Japan as aLeading Asset Management Center”.

Business Leaders Forum 2024 - Energy Conference

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan

Networking Night for the Future of Asset Management - Talent Development and interaction with Investors & Professionals

CFA Society Japan

Objective of the event: Focusing on the human resource development required for the future of asset management, the event will provide an opportunity for interaction between young professionals and students who will be responsible for the asset management industry in the future. Prior to the networking, there will be presentations from universities and CFA Institute etc. on the human resource development required for the future asset management industry, and a panel discussion on the talent required by the professionals involved in asset management work place.

AI will be a game changer for asset management in Japan

LSEG
Cooperation:Microsoft Japan

Lead the discussion of the post AI-enabled financial industry, how technology & data will enable the path to the future.

Nomura Asset Management Seminar 2024
「Project BRIDGE/Spotlighting the future of Japanese investing」

Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.

This seminar aims to promote the appeal of Japanese equities to investors around the world (invitation only). We will explore the attractiveness of investment opportunities of Japanese equities in both public and private sectors.

Policy Roundtable on Japan’s Energy Plan (closed-door)

Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and Nissay Asset Management

AIGCC and Nissay Asset Management will be co-hosting a closed-door, in-person discussion with policymakers and investors to discuss developing an ambitious pathway for achievement of Japan’s net zero and energy transition targets.

Asset Owners Roundtable on Financing Industrial Decarbonisation (closed-door)

Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and Nissay Asset Management

AIGCC and Nissay Asset Management will be co-hosting a closed-door, in-person discussion with asset owners to discuss challenges and opportunities in financing Asia’s industrial decarbonisation.

Connecting Japanese GPs with Global Investors: Exploring Today's Investment Schemes and Tomorrow's Opportunities

DBS Bank, Langham Hall, White & Case LLP

With rising international interest, this seminar will explore the current and future outlook of investment schemes and environments for global investments in Japan.

ICI Executive Roundtable with Policymakers

Investment Company Institute

This high-level ICI member event will discuss key asset management-related policies to foster greater use of capital market investing and asset-based income for Japanese households to build a secure financial future. This event is invitation only and closed to the media.

Securities Investment Day Pre-festival Talk Event

Japan Securities Dealers Association; Japan Exchange Group; The Investment Trusts Association, Japan

To celebrate "Securities Investment Day," we will host an invitation-only talking event with medalists of the 2024 Paris Olympics discussing the importance of asset formation and securities investment.

Keidanren-GPIF Asset Owners Roundtable

Keidanren/ GPIF(Government Pension Investment Fund)

This roundtable will facilitate constructive dialogues based on the Asset Owner Principles between asset owners, including the GPIF, and Keidanren companies, aiming to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term.

SMBC Group Rising Japan Conference

SMBC Group

Hosting multiple lectures presented by renowned specialists on the theme of "Opportunities and Attractions of the Japanese Market" and a reception party.

MUFG Sustainable Investment Symposium

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

The themed panel discussion on Expectations for Revitalizing Sustainable Investing and Investment Chain will bring global discussions to deepen the understanding on their expected roles in Japan’s sustainable economic growth.

Presentation Contest for Alternativedata

Japan Alternative Data Accelerator Association

We will be holding an Alternative Data Pitch Presentation to introduce you to the diverse world of alternative data. so we encourage everyone to participate enthusiastically.

Corporate Value from the view of Impact Investing

Japan Impact-driven Financing Initiative

Impact investors view positive impacts are competitive advantage of the companies. The session will introduce perspectives from companies and investors.

Seminar on French decarbonised energy in Japan

Embassy of France in Japan, Economic Department

Seminar to present French innovative solutions in energy decarbonisation including those of SMEs’, and discuss investments in Japan and cooperation necessary for the realisation of GX

Osaka Finance Forum

Osaka Prefectural Government・Osaka city

A business matching event for domestic/foreign venture capitalists and other investors, and startups in Osaka/Kansai. About 10 Deep Tech start-ups, including carbon neutral start-ups, are scheduled to pitch at the event.

Tokyo Sustainable Finance Forum

FinCity.Tokyo

This forum is aimed towards stakeholders of domestic and international financial institutions, etc., and will address subjects pertaining to global trends and future outlook of sustainable finance.

US-JP Financial Services Roundtable

Financial Services Agency, Japan

This roundtable will focus on the current macroeconomic situation, the impact of policy initiatives on financial and capital markets, and future steps and challenges for market developments in Japan and the United States. The expected participants of this event will be from the public sector and private sector in the asset management industry who will participate in Japan Weeks.

Conference about growth equity and deeptech investing and meeting with PE firm Jolt Capital

Jolt Capital, The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan

Objective of the event: showing that growth equity has developed into a key asset class, and that deeptech investing is more essential than ever to reinforce sovereignty, create sustainable jobs, and provide answers to global issues. Jolt Capital, a leading European PE firm specialized in those areas considers opening a new office in Tokyo. Jean Schmitt (Managing Partner and President) will unpack the specificities of growth deeptech, share some of Jolt's recipes, including the support of its proprietary AI platform at alll stages of the cycle (sourcing, M&A, patent analysis, staffing, exit).

Japan Investor Strategy Workshop

World Economic Forum, KKR

A broader community of stakeholders from across the global investment and asset management industries will discuss Japan's evolving investment ecosystem, such as engagement with the management teams.

How far has Japan evolved to become an ‘Asset Management Center’ - Learning from the footsteps of European asset management centers

Deloitte Tohmatsu Risk Advisory LLC

Deloitte has invited the Ambassador of Luxembourg to Japan and the senior official of the Financial Services Agency to a seminar on the theme of Japan's path toward becoming an asset management center and what we can learn from other jurisdictions to further accelerate the process.
In addition to the Ambassador and FSA officials, Deloitte professionals from Luxembourg, the UK, and Japan will share their insights from various perspectives. (In English, Invitation only)

Nomura Networking Night 2024

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.

Nomura is pleased to welcome clients to Tokyo with the Nomura Networking Night 2024. This event will be focused on creating new and strengthening existing partnerships amongst the investment community.

Frontiers of Inernational Finance

NIKKEI Inc.

Nikkei Inc. host this event to analyze the current state of Japan‘s financial markets, which have entered a new phase, and to discuss the initiatives and issues necessary for our further progress.

Sapporo IR briefing session

City of Sapporo

The Mayor of Sapporo will give a presentation on the Sapporo City ESG bond issuance schedule, major policies, and financial situation, as well as a keynote speech and a networking event for institutional investors, financial professionals, and bond market participants.

Goldman Sachs 25th Asia Hedge Fund Symposium

Goldman Sachs

The Annual Asia Hedge Fund Symposium is an invitation-only event for hedge fund managers and hedge fund allocators. Contact gs-ahfs-scheduling@gs.com for more details.

F CUBE INNOVATION

Fukuoka Prefectural Government

This is business-matching event aims to promote the expansion of asset management and Fintech companies into Fukuoka by providing funding for startup companies in Fukuoka & Kyushu...

Seminar to attract GX and financial businesses「Creating the future in Sapporo」

City of Sapporo

The Mayor of Sapporo will explain the Special Zone, followed by a panel discussion aimed at financial institutions, embassies, and international chambers of commerce.

KKR Japan Real Estate Conference 2024 “Locally Raised, Locally Invested”

KKR Capital Markets Japan Ltd.

Concept of “Locally Raised, Locally Invested” (growth of the domestic economy and profit circulation through domestic investment) via Japan Real Estate, and “Employee Ownership” engagement in Japan.

Switzerland-Japan Economic Forum 2024 Biodiversity in crisis: How can we drive the transformation towards regenerative economies?

Organizers: Embassy of Switzerland in Japan / Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ)
Supported by: Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)

The Economic Forum seeks to enhance awareness and understanding of biodiversity loss, its impact and the urgent need for action to regenerate nature and increase resilience. It brings together business, academic and government leaders from Switzerland and Japan to discuss how we can drive the critical transformation to a nature-positive economy. The Forum aims to showcase recent initiatives, demonstrate opportunities, inspire the research of innovative solutions and stimulate action.

FIA Forum: Tokyo 2024

FIA (Futures Industry Association)/FIA Japan

The first forum in Tokyo between FIA and FIA Japan aims to enhance global collaboration and networking within the futures industry, in light of a renewed interest in Japan. (by invitation only)

Emerging Managers Boot Camp 2nd.

FinCity.Tokyo

We assist individuals planning to start an asset management business in Tokyo with licensing, tax, compliance, and other essential information for establishing the company."

Mizuho Impact Forlum

Mizuho Financial Group

Unraveling Impact and Corporate Value – sharing and discussing insights on the theme with business companies, investors and experts.

Positive Impact Day 2024

Societe Generale

Throughout the conference we annually host around the world, we will bring together business leaders and industry experts share insights on the sustainable finance market, innovative ESG solutions, new trends and technologies and regulatory developments.

39th
SAAJ Annual Conference

The Securities Analysts Association of Japan (SAAJ)

Enhancing Asset Building Capability and Role of Securities Analysts : Can capital efficiency be improved?

Seminar on Promoting Sustainability Management for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

FinCity.Tokyo

This seminar is aimed towards stakeholders of domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), etc. It will showcase practical examples of sustainable finance initiatives and provide information on support available from government and private sectors.

WAIFC Annual Meeting

WAIFC (World Alliance of International Financial Centers)

WAIFC is a non-profit association representing 30 leading international financial centers, established to facilitate cooperation between its members, exchange of best practices and ...

WAIFC Young Academic Award Ceremony and "Art and Finance" event

WAIFC (World Alliance of International Financial Centers)

WAIFC launched the Young Academic Award in 2022 to support young (under 35) academic scholars and incentivize research on the financial sector's contribution towards sustainable socio-economic ...

GGX Finance Summit

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

The Summit will hold word-leading discussions on transition finance and decarbonization of industries, aiming to promote cooperation between government, business, and finance.

Asia Pacific Real Assets Leaders' Congress

Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA)

The Asia Pacific Real Assets Leaders' Congress is APREA's flagship regional conference, providing a platform for global leaders to converge and connect. The program features insightful keynote ...

Financial Sector Business Attraction Seminar in Tokyo

Fukuoka City

To attract financial institutions to establish BCP locations in Fukuoka City, this seminar will cover its potential, support programs, and examples of companies that have established BCP offices ...

Africa investment workshop:
”Africa Chapter meeting”

the Africa Roundtable of WAIFC

This forum will explore the key risks and rewards of Japanese investment in Africa, featuring insights from notable experts in the field.

BQuant Hackathon 2024

Bloomberg

2024 will see the return of Bloomberg’s BQuant Hackathon, an event contributing to human resource development in financial technology and community building for the industry. A total of 14 teams from 12 Japanese firms will take part, using Bloomberg technology to create and pitch their own financial analysis app.

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