A 30% year-on-year increase in overseas investor attendance
Tokyo, Japan – 21 May 2024: We are thrilled to kick off the Japan Forum today at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, bringing together around 700 institutional investors and over 250 senior executives from more than 170 leading companies. Over three action-packed days, delegates will explore six key themes, including domestic disruption, improving corporate governance, macro economy, energy and defence, innovation and technology, and China trends.
Japanese equities are once again capturing the business world’s attention. Structural reforms and shifting investment trends have led to pivotal market developments with unique prospects. Our event offers unparalleled insights into the nation’s revitalised economy, featuring an illustrious lineup of high-profile thought leaders and award-winning analysts who will deliver the knowledge that investors need to seize opportunities. Participants will engage in nuanced discussions on pressing topics such as macro trends, innovative strategies, AI, automotives, consumer goods, energy, and real estate.
Nicholas Smith, our Japan Strategist at CLSA, opens the Forum with a discussion on investment approaches for the current economic outlook. Other prestigious speakers include Seth Fischer, Founder and CIO at Oasis Management, covers active investing in Japan, with a particular focus on the evolving roles and responsibilities of board members. Additionally, Rodrigo González, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network’s Director of North Asia, updates us on Japan’s macroeconomic environment, honing in on the critical role of higher wages in fostering economic growth.
Edward Park, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at CITIC CLSA, said, “The 20th CITIC CLSA Japan Forum is a vital platform for investors who seek a deeper understanding of the market’s dynamic shifts to better identify emerging areas of opportunity. We have seen increased interest in this year’s Forum as investors look to navigate the complexities of Japan’s economy and leverage transformations that are shaping the region.”
Oliver Matthew, Japan Country Head at CLSA, said: “We are currently seeing unprecedented interest in Japan. Global investors are kicking the tyres hard this week: they want to hear directly from top CEOs about their plans for the new financial year, and expectations are rising. Investors are hungry for tangible plans to increase ROE and gain confidence that companies will continue to improve corporate governance. On the corporate side, we have our strongest ever CEO lineup as management teams show a keen willingness to meet shareholders and make their case. We have spent 12 months carefully planning this week’s content to ensure it is as relevant as possible, with frank discussions that will move the market forward.”
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