Following the success of 'New Business Opportunities in Japan for Overseas Asset Managers 2022', Part 1 in June and Part 2 in September, we are pleased to announce Part 3 of our Market Expansion Webinar Series, covering the incorporation procedures, recruitment strategies, immigration requirements and relocation best practices involved in getting started in Japan.
Tricor Japan and Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) introduce the Financial Start-up Support Program, designed to ease entity set up for foreign finance professionals, from registration and hiring to immigration and relocation.
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Director, Financial Services, Legal, HR & Support
Robert Walters Japan
Director, Financial Services, Legal, HR & Support
Robert Walters Japan
Partner
EY Immigration Corporation
Yoshito has over 18 years’ experience in global mobility for both Japanese and foreign capital companies. Yoshito was also external advisor for Invest to Japan, at Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and supported various types of investors/entrepreneurs for start up. He currently leads immigration practice and business license practice at EY Immigration Co.
“I believe having professional knowledge and advise at initial stage of the investment is the key for your success”.
CEO, Japan Transfers KK & Chairman, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
CEO, Japan Transfers KK & Chairman, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Director, Sales & Marketing
Tricor Japan
Kevin Smythe had a background in financial operations and international expansion of businesses. As Director of Sales & Marketing at Tricor, he provides support and advice for overseas companies looking toward expansion into the Japanese market.
He began his career as an auditor at Ernst & Young in Silicon Valley. After leaving public account, he held various financial leadership positions at technology companies, helping establish the processes need to support rapid growth. He joined Tricor in 2019 to focus on the unique challenges of establishing businesses in Japan.
Kevin holds a BA in Accounting from the University of Washington in Seattle.
Deputy Director
Japan Financial Services Agency
Takuma is a public policy expert in international finance. As Deputy Director at JFSA, he is spearheading initiatives in financial regulation, tax, business incubation and livelihood support for investment professionals around the world.
“We hope to not only provide a boost to foreign financial businesses looking to enter and expand in the Japanese market, but also leverage the Program to capture insights in order to improve the Japanese ecosystem around the financial business start-up.”
CEO
Tricor Japan
Based in Tokyo, Scott is responsible for driving the overall business performance of Tricor Japan, enhancing client and partner experience, as well as engaging with stakeholders from the financial, government and industry sectors to foster long-term relationships.
“With over two decades of experience, Tricor Japan has supported the expansion endeavors of over 750 multinational clients. We look forward to continuing working alongside JFSA to help bolster Japan’s status as a premier hub for international finance.”
Group Chief Commercial Officer
Tricor Group
Gary leads sales and business development activities for Tricor’s full range of services across 21 markets worldwide. With over 20 years of experience in sales, business development, marketing and account management across the Asia Pacific region, Gary has led and nurtured high performing sales and account management teams in human resources consulting, insurance brokerage, legal, digital health, and enterprise software sectors.
“By removing barriers to market entry and even helping to support the relocation, the Financial Start-up Support Program opens new doors for foreign investors and asset managers to capitalize on the burgeoning commercial opportunities in Japan.”
Tricor Japan (Tricor), the Japanese subsidiary of Tricor Group – Asia’s leading provider of integrated business, corporate, investor, human resources & payroll, corporate trust & debt services, fund administration and strategic business advisory – has once again been selected by Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA), a government agency and regulator that oversees the country’s financial services industry, to develop, operate and lead its Financial Start-up Support Program, a one-stop for foreign asset management companies entering the Japanese market.
As the exclusive private operator of the program, Tricor provides overseas financial companies with English-language incorporation and financial business license registration solutions. Furthermore, the program extends to acclimating executives of financial companies to living and working in Japan, offering relocation services including visa administration, real estate, healthcare and education.
For questions or enquiries, please call +81 50 1741 7550 or email financialsupport@jp.tricorglobal.com
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