Catalyzing Disruptive Shifts in Tokyo's Financial Industry and Startup Ecosystem

In the evolution of international financial centers, the presence of technology implementation and leading Fintech startups is now indispensable. Conversely, for the growth of the startup ecosystem, a developed financial infrastructure centered around capital markets is equally essential. This implies that policies for international financial centers and those for startups are two sides of the same coin. In this session, we will discuss the future direction of Japan's ecosystem and the catalysts for disruptive change, considering the significant macroeconomic shifts happening in Japan and globally today. This discussion aims to shed light on how Japan can reclaim its prominence in the global financial industry and startup ecosystem, incorporating insights from global leaders.

Title:Catalyzing Disruptive Shifts in Tokyo's Financial Industry and Startup Ecosystem
Speaker:Jesper Koll , Samantha Ghiotti , Supriya Sen , Lionel Wong , Chicky Bhavnani