On March 3rd, 2025, industry leaders, policymakers, and market participants from Japan and the U.S. gathered at the 14th Japan Securities Summit, hosted by the Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA), Japan Exchange Group (JPX), and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) at the Japan Society in New York. The Summit provided a valuable forum for discussions on Japan’s capital markets, investment landscape, and the evolving financial environment.
The event opened with a keynote video message from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, followed by remarks from Toshio Morita (Chairman & CEO, JSDA), Shigeru Ariizumi (Vice Minister for International Affairs, JFSA), Peter Matheson (CEO, ASIFMA), and Hiromi Yamaji (President & CEO, JPX). These insights set the stage for a series of dynamic discussions on market developments and regulatory priorities.
IBA Japan’s Secretary General, Laurent Depus, contributed actively to the programme, leading a panel discussion on “Addressing Economic Challenges in Japan” alongside Mitsumaru Kumagai (Daiwa Institute of Research), Alicia Ogawa (Nippon Active Value Fund), and Matthew Mohlenkamp (Investment Company Institute). In addition, he facilitated a closed roundtable with senior representatives from both U.S. and Japanese financial institutions, exchanging perspectives on regulatory trends, market liquidity, and capital flow dynamics between the two economies.
IBA Japan extends its appreciation to JSDA, JPX, and SIFMA for organising this well-structured and engaging event, and to all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions.
We look forward to continuing these important dialogues and strengthening cross-border collaboration in the financial sector.
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