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Asset Management Forum

Asset Management Forum
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In an era of evolving financial ecosystems, Japan is emerging as a critical hub for asset management, capital markets, and sustainable finance. Its strategic influence spans South Asia, North Asia, and the Middle East, with its domestic markets undergoing transformative change. As global economic corridors shift, Japan’s leadership in transition finance, carbon credit trading, and foreign direct investment creates new opportunities for financial flows that foster resilience and growth. Global leaders met to discuss how Japan can unlock value, drive sustainable investments, and redefine its role in shaping the future of finance.​

Key Questions Answered:

Japan as a Regional Hub

How is Japan strengthening its role in asset management and capital markets across South Asia, North Asia, and the Middle East?

Domestic Transformation

What key trends are shaping the evolution of asset management and capital markets within Japan itself?

Future Trends

How can global stakeholders capitalise on emerging opportunities in asset management and capital markets?

Sustainable Finance

What role will transition finance and carbon credit trading play in driving sustainable growth and investment?

Unlocking FDI

How can Japan attract and facilitate foreign direct investment to amplify its position as a global financial hub?

Elevandi Japan

Elevandi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the not-for-profit global FinTech ecosystem builder Elevandi, is playing a strategic role in developing and accelerating the Japanese and North East Asian FinTech ecosystem; promoting Japan's advancement in critical technologies, and connecting Japan with Elevandi's fast-developing global network of initiatives.

Agenda Overview

  • Tuesday 4 March 2025

12:20 - 12:30pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Opening Remarks by GFTN

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12:30 - 12:45pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Keynote by Tokyo Stock Exchange

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12:45 - 1:00pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Keynote by CLSA

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1:00 - 1:30pm

TSE Hall, JPX

The Asia Corridor Powered by TSE Asia Startup Hub

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1:30 - 2:00pm

TSE Hall, JPX

The Future of Asset Management in Japan

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2:30 - 3:00pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Carbon Credits & Transition Finance

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3:00 - 3:30pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Networking

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3:30 - 4:00pm

TSE Hall, JPX

The Future of Asset Management and Financial Talent

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4:00 - 4:30pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Public Markets vs Private Markets

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4:30 - 4:35pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Closing Remarks

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4:35 - 6:05pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Cocktail Reception

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6:05 - 8:05pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Networking

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In Collaboration With

Asset Management Forum Networking Lunch

Tuesday 4 March 2025
KABEAT, 1F KABUTO ONE, 7-1 Nihonbashi Kabuto-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo-to, 103-0026
The restaurant is walking distance from both Bellesalle Nihonbashi and TSE Hall.

 

*Please note that metal detection screenings will be conducted at the entrance. The West entrance will be open for delegates 30 minutes prior to the start of the conference.

Agenda Overview

Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 9:45 AM - 9:50 AM

Welcome
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Pieter Franken

Pieter Franken Co-founder & Director, Japan, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening Remarks by GFTN
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Neil Parekh

Neil Parekh Executive Deputy Chairman, GFTN & Nominated Member of Parliament, Singapore, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Unlocking FDI: Bridging the Gap for Japan’s Growth
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Daniel Fujii

Daniel Fujii President & Chief Executive Officer, Trust Capital

Fujiko Amano

Fujiko Amano Director for Investment Collaboration, METI

Hero Choudhary

Hero Choudhary Managing Partner, BEENEXT

Mitsuru Myochin

Mitsuru Myochin Director-General for Foreign Direct Investment Promotion, Director-General for International Economic Affairs, Cabinet Office

Frank Packard

Frank Packard Partner, Eight Peak Partners
Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 10:40 AM - 11:20 AM

Public Markets vs Private Markets: In the Eyes of Foreign Investors (An Asset Allocation Conundrum)
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Fahad Bin Hamdan

Fahad Bin Hamdan Assistant Deputy of Investment, Capital Market Authority, Saudi Arabia

Marco Bizzozero

Marco Bizzozero Head of International & Member of the Executive Committee, iCapital

Neil Parekh

Neil Parekh Executive Deputy Chairman, GFTN & Nominated Member of Parliament, Singapore, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Mukund Tatipamula

Mukund Tatipamula COO & Head of Hybrid Markets Japan, TP ICAP
Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM

Bridging the Gap: Building a Corridor for Growth Between Capital Markets and Startups
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Allan Chou

Allan Chou Founder & Chief Executive Officer, 21st Fintech

Logan Allin

Logan Allin Founder & Managing Partner, Fin Capital

Jeff Hutchins

Jeff Hutchins Head of Japan Equities, Jefferies

Junichiro Goto

Junichiro Goto General Manager, New Listings, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.(JPX)

Amlan Roy

Dr. Amlan Roy Partner LCP, Research Associate LSE (FMG & SRC), Author “Demographics Unravelled”, LCP & LSE
Asset Management Forum

Kabuto One Restaurant

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch @KabutoOne
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Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 1:00 PM - 1:35 PM

Fireside Chat with The Economist's Tokyo Bureau Chief Noah Sneider
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Noah Sneider

Noah Sneider East Asia Bureau Chief, The Economist

Jesper Koll

Jesper Koll Global Ambassador, Monex Group, Inc.
Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 1:35 PM - 2:10 PM

The Evolution of Asset Management: Adapting to a Changing Landscape
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David Richards

David Richards Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities

Inderbir Singh Dhingra

Inderbir Singh Dhingra Chief Investment Officer, IFC AMC & Head, Global Infrastructure Fund and Principal, Emerging Asia Fund, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Kei Okazaki

Kei Okazaki Head of ETF Secondary Trading, Equities Department & ETF Business Development, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.(JPX)

Naomi Takegoshi

Naomi Takegoshi Senior Relationship Manager, FinCity.Tokyo
Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 2:10 PM - 2:45 PM

Carbon Credits & Transition Finance: Unlocking Japan’s Net-Zero Future
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Bob Takai

Bob Takai Chief Executive Officer, EEX Japan (European Energy Exchange)

Tom Fox-Hughes

Tom Fox-Hughes Chief Executive Officer, Energy and Commodities, APAC, TP ICAP

Natsuko Gunji

Natsuko Gunji General Manager, Carbon Credit Market Office, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.

Amlan Roy

Dr. Amlan Roy Partner LCP, Research Associate LSE (FMG & SRC), Author “Demographics Unravelled”, LCP & LSE
Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 2:45 PM - 2:55 PM

Keynote remarks by ADB Vice President
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Bhargav Dasgupta

Bhargav Dasgupta Vice President, Market Solutions, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 2:55 PM - 3:05 PM

Keynote by JPX
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Moriyuki Iwanaga

Moriyuki Iwanaga President & CEO, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.

Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 3:05 PM - 3:35 PM

Beyond Legacy: Modernising Japanese Asset Management for Global Success
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Ken Hokugo

Ken Hokugo Director, Head of Corporate Governance, Pension Fund Association

Yuko Oka

Yuko Oka Board Member, Managing Partner, SDG Impact Japan Inc.
Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 3:35 PM - 4:15 PM

Reimagining Stock Exchanges: Innovation, Access, and Growth
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Masafumi Kondo

Masafumi Kondo Head of Corporate Strategy, Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

Takeshi Chino

Takeshi Chino General Manager, Binance Japan

Ulf Carlsson

Ulf Carlsson MD Head of Asia Pacific & Japan, Nasdaq

Oliver Matthew

Oliver Matthew Head of Institutional Equities, CLSA, CLSA
Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 4:15 PM - 4:20 PM

Closing Remarks: Key Takeaways & The Road Ahead
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Sopnendu Mohanty

Sopnendu Mohanty Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Asset Management Forum

TSE Hall, JPX

Open

Tue, 4 Mar | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

GFTN GP/LP Mixer with CARTA (invite only)
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