Shuichi Hayashida
Head of Japan and Vice Head for South East Asia, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, The World Bank Group
Private Equity
International
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Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo Virtual Experience 2020
5 - 9 October 2020,
Virtual event - JST/UTC+9
PEI'S INDUSTRY-LEADING RESPONSIBLE INVESTOR CONFERENCE SERIES LANDS IN ASIA
Connecting APAC LPs to global responsible investments
Secure capital allocations for responsible investment from Japan’s most influential LPs at the PEI Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo Virtual Experience was successfully held on 5-9 October 2020
Networking with Japan’s ESG community and premium content are available on our immersive virtual platform until the end of 2020.
Supported by:
Discuss ESG in private equity investment with GPIF
The world’s largest pension fund – GPIF shared his opinion on his keynote presentation: why ESG is fundamental to private equity investment.
2020 Advisory Board and Speakers
Complimentary session – ESG in a covid-19 world: How are Japanese LPs responding?
View the full session on how LPs in Japan are assessing ESG considerations in their PE portfolios amid the pandemic and the most important factors for fund managers to consider when approaching investors for allocations explained by Finadvice, Partners Group Japan and Shinsei Corporate Investment.
While we cannot be together on the ground in Tokyo, this session highlighted how attending the virtual conference will allow you to continue securing allocations from Asia’s largest LPs in 2020 and beyond.
Global Responsible Investment series attendees have said
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Rick Walters, Director, Infrastructure
This conference boldly showed where ESG and investing are heading. The streams on asset classes were particularly illuminating. Thank you.
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Georges Dyer
PEI’s Responsible Investment Forum brought together an impressive collection of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners on considering ESG factors in pri…
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Daniel Jacobs
If you are serious about integrating ESG into your investment strategy, you should attend this conference.
ALL ON OUR IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Meet private equity’s responsible investment thought-leaders
Secure capital allocations
Connect with Japanese LPs who are actively allocating to private equity responsible investment strategies around the world to ensure you hit your fundraising goals in testing times.
Hear from corporate governance leaders
Understand the needs of Japan’s LPs and align your ESG policy in a way that is expected by, and delivers returns, to investors.
Lead the discussion in Asia
By virtually joining PEI’s responsible investment community across Asia, in particular Japan, you will lead the conversation on creating sustainable value in private equity at our first conference in the region.
Confirmed Japanese LP attendees
Join the discussion with them on how to create value through ESG investments
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YOUR WELLNESS IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY
Coronavirus (COVID-19) statement
That these are challenging times is plain for all to see. We hope you are keeping safe and well as “business as usual” is taking a new shape. Like you perhaps, we’re working out what that looks like.
The well-being of our customers, partners and our personnel is foremost, which is why we are monitoring developments closely with the latest guidance from local and national authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) as it relates to travel to, and participation in, our events. Further information regarding the virus, best practice hygiene advice and travel recommendations can be found on the WHO website.
At this time, we expect PEI Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo will run as scheduled on 9 October at Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo.
You can secure your place at the conferences today to take advantage of the savings available. We are committed to providing the PEI community with safe access to our industry-leading community and content this October, as well as digital access leading up to and during the conference. Secure your place today to gain maximum benefit.
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The inaugural PEI Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo was taken place on 7 October, brought together Japan’s leading institutional investors with fund managers, to discuss the latest ESG trends and effective implementations to create value for private equity portfolios.
Unlimited virtual private meeting with the leading LPs and top fund managers is still available until the end of 2020.
For any enquiries on the 2021 programme, please contact Niann Lai on at niann.l@peimedia.com.
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Agenda
Day 1 - Monday 5th
Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo opens
06:00 - 23:59
Platform opens for private meetings
Agenda
Day 2 - Tuesday 6th
Virtual event
06:00 - 23:59
Platform opens for private meetings
15:30 - 16:00
News and data showcase
16:00 - 16:30
ESG and Diversity: Highlights from PEI’s LP Perspectives Study
Nicole Douglas
16:30 - 17:00
Interactive Roundtable with the Advisory Board from Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo
Peter Dunbar ,
Satoshi Ikeda,
Liza McDonald,
Soichi Sam Takata
- Case study from each panel member about their experience during Covid-19
- Where will responsible investment sit in Japanese LP priorities in 2021 and beyond?
Agenda
Day 3 - Wednesday 7th
Virtual event
06:00 - 23:59
Private meetings open
09:00 - 09:10
Tutorial in English and Welcome from PEI
09:10 - 09:40
Opening Address: Chief Sustainable Finance Officer of the Financial Services Agency (FSA)
Satoshi Ikeda
- Updates on Japan’s corporate governance, sustainable initiatives and engagement
- Fiduciary duty and stewardship responsibilities
- Their implications for LPs in the Japanese context
09:40 - 10:30
Panel: No longer a nice-to-have: The role ESG will play in future-proofing a multi-asset portfolio
Shuichi Hayashida,
Takahiro Kato,
Keith Lee,
Shoji Misawa,
Jeff Pentland
- The importance of ESG in the face of covid-19
- ESG risks and opportunities across asset classes: real estate, infrastructure and private debt
- Can ESG be used a part of long term and sustainable value creation strategy?
Shuichi Hayashida
Head of Japan and Vice Head for South East Asia, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, The World Bank Group
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10:30 - 10:50
Interactive Roundtable: Corporate governance and stewardship
Satoshi Ikeda
10:50 - 11:40
Panel: How to properly diligence ESG compliance
Heather Prosser,
Simba Marekera,
Rilwan Meeran,
Junji Mori
- Enhancing ESG data disclosure is important, what metrics should investors use?
- How ESG data is collected, collated, and standardised in different methodologies
- Key factors during the investment process from due diligence stage to post-transaction
Junji Mori
Deputy General Manager of Food and Agri Business Planning Division, The Norinchukin Bank
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11:40 - 12:30
Panel: Future proofing your portfolio: Confronting diversity imbalance for better investment decisions
Kazutaka Kuroda,
Masahiro Kato,
Sayaka Takatsuka,
Jun Tsusaka
- Japan is facing a talent shortage with its ageing population and lack of diversity, what to do in this talent war?
- How can private equity firms recruit a diverse investment team and future-proof your workforce?
- How does an investment team with balance across ethnicity, gender and background go hand-in-hand with high performance?
Masahiro Kato
Head of Responsible Investment, Asset Management Business Division, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
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12:30 - 13:20
Lunch break
13:20 - 13:40
Interactive Roundtable: Diversity index - a new measurement for ESG investment
Kaori Sasaki
13:40 - 14:30
Panel: How Japanese LPs are changing the world: ESG is front and centre for 2021
Arisa Kishigami,
Ryo Ohira,
Kaoru Onishi,
Soichi Sam Takata,
Miyuki Zeniya
- Lessons from COVID-19 lockdowns – how investors should move on?
- What are the key considerations for LPs as it relates to ESG investment in private equity? Can a nuanced approach make a big change?
- To achieve investment returns within an ESG framework, how to apply this during the manager selection process and differentiate the asset managers?
- In the next ten years plan, what are the challenges? How to evolve the responsible investment through 2021 and beyond?
Arisa Kishigami
Independent ESG Consultant and Spring 2020 Lecturer, WASEDA Business School
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Kaoru Onishi
General Manager and Head of Foreign Equity and Alternative Investment Department, Nissay Asset Management
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Miyuki Zeniya
Fellow, Corporate Planning Unit, Dai-ichi Life Holdings & Fellow, Head of Sustainable Finance, Investment Planning Dept., The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company
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14:30 - 14:50
Interactive Roundtable: Impact investing
Jeffrey Altman
14:30 - 14:50
Interactive Roundtable: TCFD and climate action
Dianna Enlund,
Kim Schumacher
14:50 - 15:20
Panel: Climate investors turn up the heat
Adam Le,
Ryuichi Horie,
Shunsuke Tanahashi
- How has covid-19 highlighted the urgent need for action on climate change?
- Tackle climate change through private equity and what LPs need to do
- Converting policy into practice: Why climate change will affect the ability to generate high-level long-term returns and span the portfolio?
15:20 - 15:50
Panel: How ESG is making its mark on private equity
Alex Lynn,
Therése Lennehag,
Amy Krizanovic
- How covid-19 could impact private equity’s approach to ESG
- ESG in private equity vs public equity
- How have LPs transformed their mindsets to incorporate ESG into their plans
15:50 - 16:10
Interactive Roundtable: Value creation through sustainability
Elin Ljung
16:10 - 16:50
Global LP perspective: AP6 talks best practice
Anna Follér
- How has AP6 implemented ESG initiatives and set achievable targets?
- What is the timeline to measure performance?
- What challenges did AP6 face in integrating ESG considerations across the firm?
16:50 - 17:30
Closing keynote from the world's largest pension fund: GPIF on why ESG is fundamental to private equity investment
Yoshitaka Todoroki
Yoshitaka Todoroki
Managing Director, Private Market Investment Department, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)
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Day 4 - Thursday 8th
Virtual event
06:00 - 23:59
Platform opens for private meetings
Agenda
Day 5 - Friday 9th
Online networking
06:00 - 23:59
Private meetings open until Friday 9th October, networking continues and content available on-demand until 31st December 2020
2020 Advisory Board and Speakers
Dianna Enlund
Managing Director, Head of Sales, Australia Institutional, Allianz Global Investors Sustainability Team, Allianz Global Investor
Shuichi Hayashida
Head of Japan and Vice Head for South East Asia, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, The World Bank Group
Masahiro Kato
Head of Responsible Investment, Asset Management Business Division, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
Kaoru Onishi
General Manager and Head of Foreign Equity and Alternative Investment Department, Nissay Asset Management
Yoshitaka Todoroki
Managing Director, Private Market Investment Department, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)
Miyuki Zeniya
Fellow, Corporate Planning Unit, Dai-ichi Life Holdings & Fellow, Head of Sustainable Finance, Investment Planning Dept., The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company
For exclusive sponsorship packages for 2021, contact the Sponsorship Team at asiasponsorship@peimedia.com or call +852 3704 4624.
Pre-Event Resources
Build relationships with Japan’s largest LPs
As we all continue to search for ways to maximise business efficiency and returns during the covid-19 pandemic, Private Equity International is committed to connecting the global private equity community so business can continue as normal as possible.
To deliver on this commitment of creating valuable connections and fundraising for the asset class, the Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo is now running as an immersive virtual experience on 5-9 October.
You can navigate the conference week through one-click access from the comfort and safety of your time zone available on your device and on-demand, with real-time content on 7 October and extended networking running from 5-9 October.
Limitless cross border interactions
Connect with top responsible investment professionals through virtual networking. The platform allows you to book unlimited private video meetings with the LPs, headline speakers and many more.
Exclusive insights and data analysis
Industry leaders from across the globe will keep you the forefront of responsible investments, with a focus on Japanese LP allocations to ESG strategies.
Maximise your time, maximise your returns
By joining our scaled-up virtual conference, you will receive unlimited networking opportunities with enhanced search capabilities to ensure you meet everyone relevant to your business.
All content available when you need it
Tune in live as it happens from Tokyo or on-demand when you need it so you don’t miss a second of the content, no matter which time zone you are in.
Bilingual conference without language barriers
All premium content will be bilingual – in Japanese and English – to ensure you gain the maximum insight available. With the virtual pass, you can access key content both before, during, and after the event.
Turn connections into partners
You can meet the right people and achieve your business goals by telling us what types of audience you want to connect with, and we will do the job for you. Enjoy the same networking experience as if you are meeting them in person.
Join the new era of networking
The Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo virtual experiencewill connect your business with influential Japanese LPs and the world’s leading institutional investors, fund and asset managers, advisers, and strategic partners to light a path for responsible investment in private equity.
Our immersive virtual platform allows you to connect with the opinion leaders shaping the future of Asian and global responsible investment from the comfort of your (home) office, allowing you to stay ahead during volatile times.
The virtual conference will give you greater access and interactivity than ever before, with increased visibility, extended face-to-face networking, premium content available and connectivity with fellow attendees until the end of 2020.
View our how-to video below to discover ways to maximize the value you can gain at the virtual experience.
Meet the right people
Enhanced search capabilities, including the ability to see the list of attendees to an agenda session and sophisticated filtering allow you to narrow down potential business partners by region, investment strategy and sector to ensure you don’t miss a single new opportunity.
- See who is attending through the attendee list and schedule a meeting with them
- Use the filter function to meet the right people
Chat and arrange 1-to-1 video meetings
Book unlimited 1-on-1 video meetings with Japanese LPs, speakers and global attendees in virtual meeting rooms. Just search for your desired attendees and invite them for a chat. Once you have set up your meeting you can invite other event attendees to join.
- Create a want to meet list to help you gather the people you want to meet in one simple place
- Connect & chat with peers using conversations tab to start a new conversation
- Schedule 1-to-1 video meetings in your built-in schedule
Lead the global conversation
Through interactive roundtable sessions, you can knowledge-share with the global private equity community. Interactive roundtable is the virtual equivalent of a breakout or roundtable at a traditional conference, you will be face-to-face with like-minded peers to discuss the asset class’ latest trends and strategies.
- Join Interactive roundtable from to discuss the trends moving the industry forward
- In public forums, create new topics and chat with your global leaders
Ask your questions to the titans of industry
Following panels during the conference week, speakers will be available for live Q&A to answer your questions. Discuss challenges and strategies with the panellists and your peers during and after the sessions.
- Engage through live polling and surveys
- Built-in calendar to create your own daily schedule so you don’t miss your favourite sessions
- Automated reminders
Join the virtual experience today
The immersive virtual platform offers you limitless cross-border access to the global responsible investment community to discuss the challenges facing Asian markets and the allocation preferences of Japan’s leading LPs. Connect through unlimited virtual private meetings with the largest Japanese LPs and global GPs until the end of 2020.
Complimentary session – ESG in a covid-19 world: How are Japanese LPs responding?
View the full session on how LPs in Japan are assessing ESG considerations in their PE portfolios amid the pandemic and the most important factors for fund managers to consider when approaching investors for allocations explained by Finadvice, Partners Group Japan and Shinsei Corporate Investment.
While we cannot be together on the ground in Tokyo, this session highlighted how attending the virtual conference will allow you to continue securing allocations from Asia’s largest LPs in 2020 and beyond.
Supported by:
Register for the session today to continue your fundraising in 2020
Covid-19 is propelling ESG investments to the top of the LP agenda –how must fund managers respond?
- Amid the pandemic, what are the most important factors Japanese LPs are considering in their PE allocations?
- How are LPs in Japan introducing ESG to their global portfolios?
- What are the main barriers to widespread adoption of ESG in Asia?
Jeffrey Altman
Senior Advisor
Finadvice
Shunsuke Tanahashi
Advisory Board Member of UNPRI Japan Network
Representative Director and President
Partners Group Japan
Sayaka Takatsuka
Senior Director, Impact Investment Team
Shinsei Corporate Investment
Moderator:
Alex Lynn
Senior Reporter
PEI Media