Chapter Meeting

Japan

Responsible Investing Challenges for Global Investors

January 18, 2023

This chapter meeting has passed.

Overview

Join us in Tokyo to support the launch of a GARP Japan Chapter, hosted by GARP and senior risk leaders, Mr. Akira Yamamoto, FRM and Mr. Stefano Spillo, FRM, with the support of local risk professionals. Ms. Minako Yoneyama from PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) will present trends and challenges that global investors are facing when addressing responsible investing. She will share:

  • PRI’s three year strategy and outlook in changing markets
  • PRI’s focus areas: climate change and human rights engagement and initiatives
  • Asset owner trends seen emerging from reporting data

The evening will also include an award ceremony to recognize newly certified FRMs, SCRs, and ERPs. Following a Q&A discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to share best practices and expand their network with peers from the local risk community.

Registration for the live in-person event is open to the first 50 registrants. Since space is limited, we kindly request attendees who are no longer able to attend contact chapters@garp.com to free up their seat.

This event will be held in Japanese.

Agenda

18:30 - 19:00: Registration

19:00 - 19:05: GARP Introduction 

19:05 - 19:15: Opening Remarks by Mr. Akira Yamamoto, FRM

19:15 - 19:50: “Responsible Investing Challenges for Global Investors” by Ms. Minako Yoneyama

19:50 - 19:57: Ceremony for newly certified FRMs and SCRs

19:50 - 19:57 Closing Remarks by Mr. Stefano Spillo, FRM

20:00 - 21:00: Networking (Drinks & Buffet)

Meeting Location

Gakushikaikan

Kanda-Nishikicho 3-28, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8459

Attendees qualify for 1 GARP CPD credit.

Details

January 18, 2023
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

In-Person

Kanda-Nishikicho 3-28, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8459

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Speakers

Minako Yoneyama

Minako Yoneyama
Relationship Manager, Signatory Relation, PRI

Stefano Spillo, FRM

Stefano Spillo, FRM
Risk Manager, Vice President, Nikko Asset Management Group

Akira Yamamoto, FRM

Akira Yamamoto, FRM
Chief Risk Officer, SMBC Nikko Securities Inc

Chapter Directors

Akira Yamamoto
Executive Officer – CRO SMBC Nikko Securities and Executive Officer – Deputy CRO Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

Stefano Spillo
Vice President Risk Manager Nikko Asset Management



Committee Members

TOMOMI AKUTSU
Portfolio Manager Product Management PineBridge Investments

Bunka Kono
Global Markets Planning SMBC Nikko Securities

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