Organisers

Partners

Navigate the dynamic Japanese investment market and explore global fundraising avenues at our exclusive luncheon. Designed specifically for Hong Kong-based General Partners (GPs) looking to invest in Japan and Japanese GPs seeking to raise capital internationally, this event offers unparalleled strategic insights. ​

Our expert panel of speakers will delve into the crucial legal, regulatory, and tax considerations for investing in Japan, alongside comprehensive fund market observations and innovative fund structures. Discover promising investment opportunities showcased through targeted sales pitches and expand your network to forge valuable connections with peers and industry leaders during a dedicated networking session.

Event details

Date

29 September 2025 (Monday)

Time

11:30am – 3:00 pm

 

Venue

Admiralty, Hong Kong SAR*
Full address would be shared in confirmation email.

Language

English

Target Audience

Investment Managers, Asset Managers, General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs)
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This is an exclusive, invite-only event with limited seating. All registration submissions are subject to review. Due to capacity constraints, only successful registrants will receive a confirmation of their attendance.

Agenda*

Session

Time

Speakers

Registration

11:30 - 12:00

 

Opening Remarks

12:00 - 12:20

Kunihiko Morishita, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Jake Fisher, Apex Group
Kate Hodson, Ogier

Presentation: Financial developments in Tokyo

12:20 - 12:30

Tokio Morita, FinCity.Tokyo

Presentation: Economic outlook

12:30 - 12:40

Samuel Tse, DBS Hong Kong

Panel discussion: Unlocking Japan's investment potential: Fund structuring and capital strategies

12:40 - 13:20

Panellists:
Akihito Miyake, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Manabu Nagano, Apex Group
Johnson Tee, KPMG China
Brajeswar Banerjee ("Ban"), KPMG Japan
Kate Hodson, Ogier

Moderator:
Bonnie Kong, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Fireside Chat

13:20 - 13:50

Panellists:
Eudora Wang, DealstreetAsia
Dr. Frederik Hetsch, Ph.D., Audacy​ ​
Sandeep Mand, Wolver Hill Asset Management Asia Ltd.
Tsutomu Ishida, Fivestar Mezzanine Co., Ltd.​

Moderator:
Bonnie Kong, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Closing remarks

13:50 - 14:00

James Lo, DBS Hong Kong

Networking drinks

14:00 - 15:00

 

*The agenda is subject to change.

Speakers/ Panellists

James Lo
James Lo
Executive Director, Institutional Treasury Management, Institutional Banking Group
DBS Hong Kong

Kunihiko Morishita
Kunihiko Morishita
Partner
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Jake Fisher
Jake Fisher
Head of Sales - Asia and Global Head of FX Solutions
Apex Group

Kate Hodson
Kate Hodson
Partner
Ogier

Akihito Miyake
Akihito Miyake
Partner
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Bonnie Kong
Bonnie Kong
Partner
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Brajeswar Banerjee ("Ban")
Brajeswar Banerjee ("Ban")
Tax Partner
KPMG Japan

Eudora Wang
Eudora Wang
Deputy Editor, Greater China
DealStreetAsia

Dr. Frederik Hetsch, Ph.D.
Dr. Frederik Hetsch, Ph.D.
Head of Science
Audacy

Ingrid Yeung
Ingrid Yeung
Vice President, Institutional Treasury Management, Institutional Banking Group
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Johnson Tee
Johnson Tee
Tax Director
KPMG China

Manabu Nagano
Manabu Nagano
Head of Business Development - Japan
Apex Group

Samuel Tse
Samuel Tse
Senior Economist, Group Research
DBS Hong Kong

Sandeep Mand
Sandeep Mand
Managing Director
Wolver Hill Asset Management Asia Ltd

Tokio Morita
Tokio Morita
Executive Director
FinCity.Tokyo

Tsutomu Ishida
Tsutomu Ishida
Executive Director
Fivestar Mezzanine Co., Ltd.