This exclusive seminar, presented by Nishimura & Asahi in partnership with industry leaders including Phillip Private Equity, CSC, KPMG Singapore, and Bayfront Law, aims to offer a deep dive into the dynamic landscape of fund management in both Japan and Singapore.

The event will bring together a panel of experts who will share their comprehensive insights into the latest trends, legal and tax regulatory landscape, and opportunities shaping the fund management industry in these two leading financial hubs.

With Singapore’s assets under management consistently growing and Japan’s strategic financial advancements, this seminar will provide participants with the knowledge necessary to navigate the evolving market and considerations for Japan fund managers seeking set up investment funds to raise regional capital.

Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on the regulatory legal and tax frameworks, market trends, and the factors driving the significant growth in assets in both regions. This event is designed to foster knowledge exchange, create networking opportunities, and equip industry professionals with actionable insights to take advantage of the current asset management trends in Singapore and Japan.

Program

16:00	Seminar Part 1
16:50	Coffee break
17:00	Seminar Part 2
18:00	Networking
18:40	Closing

Presentations:

Singapore Funds Types
Ryan Lin (Bayfront Law)
Comparisons of Japanese Regulatory Filings between Various Types of Singapore Funds
Yoshiharu Kawamata (Nishimura & Asahi)　
Tax Considerations for Fund Structures Managed in Singapore
Pearlyn Chew (KPMG Singapore)
Administration Insights of a Fund Lifecycle
Agnes Chen (CSC)
Bridging Markets: Strategic Investment Opportunities between Singapore and Japan
Grace Tang (Philip Private Equity) / Nobuo Wazaki (Philip Securities Japan)

Speakers

Yoshiharu KAWAMATA

Partner
Tokyo

+81-3-6250-6308

Yoshiharu has extensive experience in various areas of international and domestic investment fundraising, including private equity, venture capital, mezzanine, infrastructure, real estate, and commodity funds, and is regularly consulted by top-ranked US and UK law firms for advice on Japanese regulatory matters. He frequently advises financial institutions and major companies, including banks, insurance companies, and private/government pension funds on their investments in international and domestic alternative funds in a timely and flexible manner. He also worked at the New York office of a Japanese mega bank (MUFG Bank) as a secondee, and has expertise in compliance-related matters relating to financial institutions.

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