We Hosted the FinCity.Tokyo Global Forum in New York City 2026
On October 15, 2026, FinCity.Tokyo hosted the “FinCity.Tokyo Global Forum in NEW YORK CITY 2026.”
The event was a resounding success, drawing 195 participants to the main forum—primarily local asset owners (AOs), institutional investors, decision-makers, and financial industry professionals—as well as 88 attendees at the networking reception held the previous day.
For program details and the dedicated website, please visit here.
Purpose and Significance of the Event
Held in New York—one of the world’s leading financial hubs—this event was organized with the aim of leveraging FinCity.Tokyo’s strength in public-private partnerships to directly showcase “Tokyo’s attractive investment opportunities and business environment” to global investors and decision-makers.
By directly conveying the “current state” of Japan’s ever-evolving financial ecosystem—including domestic reforms aimed at realizing a “nation based on asset management,” advancements in corporate governance, the transition to a world with interest rates, and progress in cutting-edge AI fields—and by deepening dialogue, we provided a vital platform to support ongoing investment consideration and business expansion in the future.
Main Forum
The Main Forum featured a video message from Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, followed by presentations from numerous top leaders driving the financial regulatory and asset management sectors in both Japan and the United States.
Archived videos of the Main Forum will be available on the FinCity.Tokyo YouTube channel (videos will be uploaded as soon as they are ready).
Opening（Video message）
KOIKE Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo
#1 Keynote Speech：Japanese Corporate Governance: From Evolution to Revolution?
Paul Sheard, Economist and Author, Former Vice Chairman, S&P Global
Please view the materials here.
#1 Panel Discussion: Progress of Asset Management Nation Initiative
Yutaka Ito, Commissioner of JFSA
Yoshio Hishida, IMAJ Chairman
Moderator:David Semaya, SMTAM Chairman/FCT Ambassador
Fireside Chat: The Changing Global Financial Order and Tokyo’s stabilizing power in it
David E. Weinstein, Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy, Columbia University
Hiroshi Nakaso, FCT Chairman
Moderator:Reiko Hayashi, ICMA Senior Advisor/FCT Ambassador
#2 Panel Discussion: Why Japan Now? Global Perspectives on Japan’s Investment Opportunities
Alan Wang, Adam Zimbler, Julian Salisbury
Moderator:Hisanori Koto, BoA
#2Keynote Speech：
GPIF’s Sustainability Investment Strategy
Kazuto Uchida (GPIF President)
Please view the materials here.
Panel discussion3: New Investment Opportunities enabled by AI
Keiichi Matsumoto氏, Director of Japan-U.S. Venture Ecosystem for the GATS Program, UTokyo IPC
Josh Sirota氏, Founder & CEO, Eragon
David Tanner Powers氏, VP of Finance and Operations, Blitzy
Moderator: Erik Rowley氏, Director of Investments, ASG
#4 Panel Discussion: How US Family Offices See Japan as an Investment Destination
Talat Imran, Principal, Imran FO CEO and Director, Rani Therapeutics
Masaya Kubota, CIO, Daily Capital Co-Founder and General Partner, Coalis
Kay Makishi, Vice President, Lupoff/Stevens Family Office
Moderator: Renee Li Founder and CEO, ASG
Closing
Tokio Morita, FCT Executive Director
Cocktail Reception
Opening＆Toast Reiko Hayashi
Other Highlights
[Morning of October 14] Roundtable Co-hosted by AIF Global
Prior to the main forum, a closed roundtable co-hosted with AIF Global was held on the morning of the previous day. Joined by Sam Chung, Head of AIF APAC, and Nakaso, Chairman of FinCity.Tokyo, senior investment executives from major pension funds in Japan and South Korea, as well as U.S. public pension funds, gathered to engage in high-level discussions on long-term asset management and regional collaboration.
[October 14, Evening] Pre-Forum Reception & Networking
On the evening of October 14, we held a networking reception at The Luxembourg House. Following opening remarks by Luc Decker, Consul General of Luxembourg, the event fostered the strengthening of cross-border networks between panelists and local investors.
[Morning of October 15] Closed Roundtable
On the morning of the forum, we held a closed roundtable for select participants.
Domestic and international asset owners and experts gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on the evolution of Japan’s private markets and the next stage of corporate governance and stewardship. They also exchanged candid views on challenges and expectations directly relevant to investment decisions.
Looking Ahead
Building on the network of dialogue with global investors and decision-makers established at this forum, FinCity.Tokyo will continue to vigorously promote initiatives aimed at attracting investment to Tokyo and enhancing its status as an international financial center. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all participants and to the various organizations that provided their cooperation.
