Shaping Global Financial Centres For 2021 & Beyond: How Can Japan Ensure It Is Competitive, Post-pandemic?
Webinar - Japan

A handful of bustling international financial and business cities dominate the world’s capital markets. They have in common a stable domestic political and economic environment, financial expertise, a strong operational support system and a flexible regulatory climate. The proportional mix of these factors often determines the appeal of each hub, and the type of investors it attracts. But external factors often hold considerable sway. The COVID-19 outbreak, for example, has depressed economies worldwide, and the political shifts in the UK and Hong Kong have caused some consternation among investors. Which destinations are now the most alluring for investors and businesses?

In jockeying for position, financial centres are introducing innovative measures to enhance their competitiveness—a greater focus on fintech firms as London and Singapore have done, for example, or the launch of sustainability-related products such as green or social bonds. For its part, Japan as a financial centre is also aiming to make entry conditions for foreign financial players more flexible, and to promote participation of women in the workforce. Given the current volatility in the political, economic and health climate, how have global securities markets changed in response? How has this affected the appeal of the main financial centres? With a possible end to the pandemic in sight, where are international finance and business looking to invest? What is the outlook for Japan as a key destination in 2021 and beyond?

  • What are the main strengths of the leading financial centres? How does Japan fare?
  • To what extent has the COVID-19 outbreak changed global securities markets? What adjustments have financial centres, especially Japan, made in response?
  • Which financial hubs are benefiting the most from the current political and economic climate in Asia and the world? How has Japan fared?
  • Which innovative measures currently are the most effective to enhance a hub’s competitiveness? How has Japan performed in this aspect?
  • With a possible end to the pandemic in sight, where are international finance and business looking to invest in 2021 and beyond?
  • What is the outlook for Japan as a key destination?

Welcome video remarks:

  • Shigeharu Suzuki, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, JSDA, and Honorary Advisor, Daiwa Securities Group

Speakers:

  • Ryozo Himino, Commissioner, Financial Services Agency, Japan
  • Michael Mainelli, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Z/Yen Group
  • Derek Young, President Japan, Fidelity International

Moderator:

  • Gillian Tett, Chair of the Editorial Board and Editor-at-Large, US, Financial Times

Date
Tuesday, 09 February 2021

Time
14:00 - 15:00 GMT

Cost
Free

Speaker(s):
  • Shigeharu Suzuki
    Chairman & CEO
    Japan Securities Dealers Association
  • Ryozo Himino
    Commissioner
    Financial Services Agency (Japan)
  • Professor Michael Mainelli
    Executive Chairman
    Z/Yen Group
  • Derek Young
    President Japan
    Fidelity International
Chairman:
  • Gillian Tett
    Chair of the Editorial Board and Editor-at-Large, US
    FT