Tokyo as a Global Financial Hub: Announcing the Tokyo Financial Forum in New York

In order to shine the spotlight on Tokyo as the world’s leading global financial city, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is promoting initiatives to stimulate the financial industry in cooperation with the national government and private businesses. The vision for “Global Financial City: Tokyo” was set in November 2017 under the determined leadership of Governor Koike and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
As part of this effort, the “Tokyo Financial Forum in New York” will be held in New York City for companies interested in expanding into Japan. Please see below for details.

Event Name

Tokyo Financial Forum in New York

Date & Time

Wednesday, October 23, 2019, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
(local time, venue opens 30 minutes beforehand)

Organizers

Tokyo Metropolitan Government, The Organization of Global Financial City Tokyo (FinCity.Tokyo)

Supporters (planned)

Financial Services Agency in Japan (JFSA), Consulate General of Japan in New York, JETRO New York, Japan Exchange Group, Inc., Accenture Japan Ltd., Nuveen Japan Co., Ltd., Morgan Stanley Japan Holdings Co., Ltd.

Venue

Morgan Stanley Headquarters
1585 Broadway Avenue New York, NY10036

Targets

Institutional investors who invest in Asian and Japanese stocks, asset management companies, financial institutions, fintech companies, and other Japan-affiliated companies in New York.
Approximately 150 attendees expected.

Agenda (planned)