Tokyo has a “genuine chance” to become more competitive as a global financial centre, according to Jesper Koll, senior adviser at US-based fund management firm WisdomTree and veteran Japan analyst, citing “strong political will” in the Japanese capital.
He was speaking at a recent panel discussion at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan. The panellists, including Tan Lee Hock, publisher of
Asia Asset Management, shared their views on whether Tokyo has what it takes to become more competitive as a global financial centre.
“Tokyo Governor Yoriko Koike is really committed to promoting Tokyo not only as the best city in Japan, but also a green, smart, innovative, fun and global city,” Koll said at the April 7 discussion.