2025 AIF APAC Japanese Investors' Symposium
April 4 | Meiji Yasuda Seimei Building | Tokyo
On behalf of AIF Global, we hope you will join us for the 2025 AIF APAC Japanese Investors’ Symposium to be held April 4 at the Meiji Yasuda Seimei Building in Tokyo, Japan.
Agenda to be released soon
Agenda at a Glance
Friday, April 4
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Registration
9:00–9:10 a.m.
Opening Remarks and Introduction of Attendees
- Sam Y. Chung, Ph.D., Head of AIF APAC, AIF Global and the AIF Institute
- Brant Maller, Founder and CEO, AIF Global and the AIF Institute
9:10–9:30 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
- Mr. Hiroshi Nakaso, Chairman, FinCity.Tokyo
Keynote Address:
- Dr. Seiwan Kim, President, Korea Capital Market Institute (KCMI)
9:40–10:20 a.m.
Session 1: The Issues of Japanese and Korean Retirement Savings Systems
Retirement saving systems in Japan and Korea face several challenges due to demographic shifts, economic conditions, and structural inefficiencies.
- Incentivize higher pension participation & auto-enrollment.
- Improve financial literacy for retirement planning.
- Enhance pension fund investment strategies.
- Implement sustainable pension reforms.
- Dr. Yasuyuki Kato, Professor, Kyoto University of Advance Sciences and Member of the Board of Governors, GPIF
- Dr. Sam Y. Chung, Professor, Yonsei University and
Member of the Investment Policy Committee, NPS
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Session 2: Global Asset Allocation for Pensions, SWF, and Insurers
Despite market rebounds, the end of low interest rates and uncertain outlooks are causing fundamental discussions about long-term asset allocation. Key questions for asset allocators include liquidity, the role of alternatives, risk parity, and meeting return targets.
- How will sustained higher interest rates affect alternatives’ performance?
- Will geopolitical issues lead to more localized portfolio construction?
- Will rate cuts end the deal drought in alternative asset classes, and how will they change strategic allocation?
- Where should allocators invest to minimize macroeconomic risk?
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Luncheon Session: Singapore Market Insights
1:00 p.m.
Symposium concludes
2025 AIF APAC Japanese Investors' Symposium Participant List
Investor, Consultant and Finance Academic Participants
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