Tokyo, Japan – 20 May 2025: We are thrilled to kick off our highly anticipated Japan Forum today at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, bringing together more than 500 investors, 180 top corporates and over 50 specialist speakers for three days of nuanced conversations. Our event delves into pivotal narratives unfolding across key themes like corporate governance, real estate, equity markets, nuclear power, automotives, digital assets, healthcare, consumer trends and energy transition.
Leif Eskesen, Chief Economist at CLSA, opens the Forum with an in-depth analysis of the global economic outlook, homing in on the implications of the international trade war as well as recent policy moves by the USA and Japan. Throughout our event, delegates will hear from leading voices shaping the nation’s economic and corporate landscape, including: Davide Sesia, Director and Executive Vice President of Sogo & Seibu Co., Lt; George Borovas, Partner of Hunton; Hiromi Yamaji, Group CEO of Japan Exchange Group; Yoshimitsu Goto, Board Director, CFO and CISO of SoftBank Group; and Maryann Tseng, Senior Managing Director and Head of International Capital Markets at SenseTime.
To enhance the Forum experience, we have curated 13 bespoke pre- and post-Forum tours across a range of high-impact sectors, including robotics, retail, steel, semiconductors and gaming. Through site visits and expert discussions, participants gain firsthand insights into Japan’s key industries, growth drivers and evolving consumer dynamics, as well as the market strategies and technological advancements of major domestic firms.
Edward Park, Global Head of Institutional Equities and Deputy CEO of CITIC Securities International stated: “Japan continues to be one of the world’s most vital and resilient markets. Our Forum provides a unique opportunity for global investors to engage directly with Japan’s corporate leaders, explore transformative trends and gain timely insights into one of Asia’s most dynamic economies.”
Baifeng Hu, Management Committee Member and Country Head of Japan at CITIC Securities International, added: “Global investors often regard Japanese equities as ‘super-long-term’ investments due to their robust financial performance, reasonable valuation and increased emphasis on shareholder-friendly policies. In 1Q25, Japan accounted for 56% of deal value across all Asia-focused private equity funds. Our Forum provides proprietary insights into investment catalysts for both public and private markets.”
Oliver Matthew, Head of Institutional Equities at CLSA Japan, said: “Japan is experiencing an unprecedented wave of financial market activity. Privatisations, buyouts, mergers and record-high levels of corporate buybacks are sweeping through the market. For 21 years, our Forum has been the leading platform for insights into the Japanese market, and this year features our most extensive content lineup ever.”
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About CITIC CLSA
CITIC CLSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform.
Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, dedicated to supporting the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals.
CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, deep local knowledge, strong ties to China, and highly experienced financial professionals distinguish it from both global investment banks and regional competitors.
Over the past three decades, CITIC CLSA has built a comprehensive network across Asia while expanding operations to 13 countries worldwide, including locations in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, please visit clsa.com.
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