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Nobuya Kawasaki
Managing Executive Officer & Chief Executive for Asia Pacific
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Nobuya Kawasaki is Chief Executive for Asia Pacific of MUFG Bank, responsible for overseeing the safety and soundness of the bank’s operations across 18 markets in the region, as well as business promotion led by the Global Corporates, Japanese Corporates and Commercial Banking business groups.
A banker with close to three decades of M&A and corporate finance experience, he was involved with MUFG’s strategic investments in Asia, specifically with the Security Bank in the Philippines in 2016 and Indonesia’s Bank Danamon in 2017.
Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Kawasaki was Deputy Group Head of the Global Commercial Banking Business Group, where he was responsible for promoting collaborations among MUFG and its invested financial institutions, especially in Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines and in Indonesia. In addition, he led some of the bank’s other inorganic strategic investments in the fintech sector that included True Money in Thailand and GCash in the Philippines.
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11:35–11:45午前金 27 2月Founders DayMain Stage, Bellesalle B2Open
Securing the Future
MUFG’s Trillion-Yen Strategy for the Indo-Japan Investment Corridor
About this session
Go behind the scenes of one of the most significant capital deployments in modern banking as MUFG reveals the strategy behind its cumulative ¥1 trillion investment in India. This session focuses on how Japan's largest financial group is moving beyond traditional lending to become a primary catalyst for India's fintech and digital transformation through direct investments in high-growth startups. The conversation centers on the "Ganesha Fund" ecosystem, strategic stakes in high-growth digital lenders, and the long-term vision of creating a seamless financial bridge between Tokyo and Mumbai. For founders, this is a masterclass in how to engage with institutional investors. For investors, it is an essential briefing on the mechanics of institutional investing in the world's fastest-growing major economy.
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11:45午前–12:30午後金 27 2月Founders DayMain Stage, Bellesalle B2Open
Securing the Future
Money East to West – Mapping Capital Flows Between Asia and Japan | 東から西へ──アジアと日本を横断する資本の潮流
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David KatzVice President for Strategy & Public Policy, Asia PacificCircle
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Inderbir Singh DhingraChief Investment Officer, IFC AMC & Head, Global Infrastructure Fund & Principal, Emerging Asia FundInternational Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Masashi NamatameSenior Managing Executive Officer & Group Chief Digital OfficerTokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
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Nobuya KawasakiManaging Executive Officer & Chief Executive for Asia PacificMUFG Bank, Ltd.
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Sandeep MalhotraExecutive Vice President, Core Payments, Asia PacificMastercard
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Vishnu R. DusadCo-founder & Managing DirectorNucleus Software Exports Limited
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Sopnendu MohantyGroup Chief Executive OfficerGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)Moderator
About this session
Capital movement between Japan and the rest of Asia is entering a transformative era, shifting from infrastructure financing toward technology-driven financial integration and direct startup investment. As regional markets digitize, new mechanisms are emerging to enhance the speed, transparency, and efficiency of cross-border value transfer. This dialogue explores how advancements in digital payment networks, financial infrastructure, and capital market innovation are enabling a more agile flow of funds across Asia and Japan. For founders, this session reveals how to position your company to attract institutional capital and leverage regional liquidity. For investors, it provides a roadmap for deploying capital more seamlessly across borders. The discussion examines the convergence of policy frameworks, liquidity management tools, and regional partnerships that make large-scale capital deployment more strategically aligned with sustainable growth and founder success.
日本とアジア各国の間を行き交う資本の流れは、いま大きな転換期を迎えています。従来のインフラを中心とした投資から、テクノロジー主導の金融統合やスタートアップへの直接投資へと重心が移りつつあるのです。地域経済のデジタル化が進むなか、越境での資金移転の速さや透明性、効率を高める新たな仕組みも生まれています。 -
