Asset Management

Support for solutions in the field of asset management using cutting-edge IT, including asset management for individuals, trading tools for investors, robo-advisors, high-frequency trading, and derivative transactions

Market Developments

The rapid growth of novel asset management services is exemplified by the development of robo-advisers that use AI to make investments. With the new ease of investing through applications on smartphones and other devices, people who previously had little experience in asset management are now familiar with a range of asset management methods.

While the majority of the average Japanese household’s financial assets continue to be held in cash and cash equivalents, the Japanese government has been promoting long-term, accumulative and diversified investments with the goal of creating wealth among the Japanese people. As a result,  sophisticated asset management services have become increasingly important.

When offering new asset management services, it is essential to examine a variety of considerations in line with the specific nature of the service to be offered, including what permits and licenses are required, such as those for investment advisory, agency and management businesses under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Legal support for new investment management services also requires careful consideration of necessary contracts related to the use of cutting-edge IT and contractual relationships with partner companies.

Our Services

Taking into account the latest discussions and trends both in Japan and overseas, the firm has been involved in the formation of new asset management services using Fintech across a variety of fields, including robo-advisers in the traditional area of securities investments, high-frequency trading, foreign exchange, commodity futures and cryptoassets. We have strived to create change and innovation in the field of asset management. We provide a broad range of legal services that combine the experience, knowledge and expertise accumulated by the firm in order to assist clients with regulatory and contractual support drawing upon the latest regulatory changes and global trends.

Asset Management:People

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Asset Management:News

Awards
Top rankings received from Chambers FinTech 2024
Awards
Top Ranking Received From Chambers FinTech 2023
Awards
Top Ranking Received From Chambers FinTech 2022

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Asset Management:Seminars

Feb. 2, 2024External Seminars
"Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) Roadshow to Asia"

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Asset Management:Publications

Book
"Cryptoassets Law (2nd ed.)"
Book
"New Private Banking - For Primary PB Examination (Part 1)"
Magazine Article
"Q&A Systems and Practices of Financial Service Intermediary Businesses (Part 7): Analysis Based on Public Comments on Government Ordinances and Supervision Guidelines"
Magazine Article
"Supervision and Regulation, Administrative Dispositions, Authorized Financial Service Intermediary Businesses Associations, Designated Dispute Resolution Organizations (Financial ADR), and Provisions Regarding Impacts on Other Laws and Regulations"
Magazine Article
"Q&A on Systems and Practices of Financial Service Intermediary Businesses (Part 5): Other Restriction on Activities, Etc. - Prohibition of Deposit of Money, Etc. and Regulations Regarding Use of Trade Names, Posting of Signs, and Statutory Books"

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