Tokyo: a global financial hub

Tokyo: Accelerating the Momentum for Transition Finance

As the world moves to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, transition finance — a new approach spearheaded by Japan — offers a way to fund the massive investments that high-emitting industries need to transition to net-zero. Now Tokyo, the heart of Japan’s formidable industrial base and its Asia-wide supply chains, is emerging as a hub for transition finance. Already, Japanese issuers have sold more than US$2 billion in transition bonds, about 40 per cent of the global total. In this webinar, a panel of experts will analyse what transition finance means for businesses and investors across Asia and how this new instrument might evolve into the future. 

Brought to you by: FinCity.Tokyo in partnership with Reuters Plus.

Tokyo – Unlocking Opportunities for Asia’s Green Finance

Hailed for its focus on sustainability, Tokyo is emerging as a green finance powerhouse as Japan moves toward decarbonization by 2050. Green bond issuance in Japan is expected to rise to a fresh record by the end of this year. In Q1 2021 alone, the number of GSS (Green, Social & Sustainability) bonds sold was more than double that in Q1 2020. As Tokyo’s green finance market rapidly evolves, how does the city attract more foreign issuers and investors?  And what can be done to further stimulate the momentum?  

Brought to you by: FinCity.Tokyo in partnership with Reuters Plus.

Tokyo- Asia's new financial hub? 

As a growing trend for protectionism reverberates around the world, the need to establish Asia’s next financial centre is intensifying. Amidst this backdrop, Tokyo is emerging as a strong contender. At a time of global uncertainty, Japan has steadfastly championed global free trade. But what needs to change before Tokyo becomes the top choice? And do the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the national government have the right policies in place to lead this psychological shift? In this webinar, KOIKE Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo, NAKASO Hiroshi, Chairman, FinCity. Tokyo, Karsten Kallevig, Special Advisor to the CEO, Norges Bank Investment Manegement and Chris Durack, CEO, Australia Co-Head, Asia Pacific, Schroders will analyse where the attraction is and potential as an investment market.  

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Tokyo—a new financial hub for Asia and the world

Tokyo is a world-class financial center offering the stability businesses need and an environment where international businesses can thrive.

Tokyo—the next global leader in green finance

As the world moves toward a zero-carbon future, Tokyo has a key role to play as a global center for green finance.