Japan
Our Japan business has achieved an outstanding success in managing funds for retail investors in Japan. Funds under management sourced from Japan amounted to more than A$5.1 billion (as of 31 December 2009), and we also participated in the launch of the first global REIT fund in Japan.
Our dedicated on the ground Japan team conducts marketing and sales activities to toshin companies and distributors such as banks and securities companies, offering tailored investment solutions to Japan retail investors.
The team is also actively working with institutional investors such as public pension funds, corporate pension funds and financial institutions.
View contact details of our office in Japan.
Key members of our Japan team
- Toshiaki Yamashita, Managing Director, Japan
- Kazuhiro Hayashi, Head of Institutional Business, Japan
- Hiroaki Kitamoto, Director of Institutional Business, Japan
- Hiroaki Iwasaki, Senior Retail Distribution Sales Manager, Japan
Toshiaki Yamashita
Toshiaki Yamashita joined AMP Capital in July 2009 and is Managing Director for Japan. Mr Yamashita joined AMP Capital from Gemini Advisors Securities Investments, where he was Director, Head of Retail Business Japan, responsible for exclusively promoting AMP Capital to the Japanese market. Mr Yamashita has over 20 years experience in the investment management industry, having worked with a diverse range of international and domestic companies. Mr Yamashita holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, a Bachelor of Law from Kyoto University, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He is also a Chartered Member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan (CMA).
Kazuhiro Hayashi
Kazuhiro Hayashi joined AMP Capital in May 2008 to head up institutional business development in the country. He is based in our Tokyo office, where he is focused on establishing our business and developing and maintaining key institutional relationships. Mr Hayashi has over 20 years of experience in the institutional business. Mr Hayashi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Nihon University. Mr Hayashi is also a member of The Society for Pension Study of Japan.
Hiroaki Kitamoto
Hiroaki Kitamoto joined AMP Capital in October 2008, and is responsible for business development with institutional clients in Japan. Mr Kitamoto brings 22 years of broad experience in both traditional asset classes and alternative products. Mr Kitamoto holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from International Christian University, and an MBA in Finance & Marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business.
Hiroaki Iwasaki
Hiroaki Iwasaki joined AMP Capital in 2009 and is responsible for business development activities in Japan. Mr Iwasaki has over ten years experience in the investment management industry with significant experience in product, sales and marketing strategy. Mr Iwasaki holds a Masters of Business Administration (Finance) from Hitotsubashi University and a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) from Gakushuin University.
