Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 12:00 - 14:00

 

FCCJ President's Forum
Japan and the Global Financial Emergency

Jesper Koll - Senior Advisor, Wisdom Tree Japan K.K.

Wednesday 18 March 2020. 12:00-14:00 with Lunch

The great central bank bail-out of business and of the financial system is being launched in the wake of the escalating coronavirus crisis while government fiscal stimulus is also getting into high gear internationally.

Stock markets (even "safe haven" government bond markets) have taken a savage hit as businesses and financial firms struggle to maintain liquidity and the long-running equity bull market has come to an abrupt end. A re-run of the global financial crisis a decade ago could be at hand.

Japan is accustomed to earthquakes and tsunamis but nervousness about continuing aftershocks and continuing movements of the tectonic plates of the global financial system is running high.

I have invited one of Japan's most seasoned and expert financial system observers, Jesper Koll, to give a very timely briefing on the state of global markets and of the Japanese economy.

This is the first of a planned new series of "President's Forum" events that will focus on events and topics of interest to all FCCJ members - Regular, Associate and others - in order to maximize the club's appeal.

Jesper Koll, an internationally known analyst, economic advisor and commentator is currently senior Japan advisor to global investment group Wisdom tree. Prior to joining Wisdom Tree as CEO, Jesper served as Managing Director of Research and Chief Strategist for major U.S. Investment banks - J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch.

Due to space restrictions, Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 12:30 for a maximum of 20 FCCJ members attending. The charge will be flat 2,200yen (including tax) for all members. Some extra seating will be available without lunch.

Lunch details (Menu: Smoked Salmon and Spinach Wrapped with Sole Fish served with Sour Cream and Sauteed Vegetables)

Please call the reception desk at (03-3211-3161) for reservation. Cancellation is not allowed after reservation.

Khaldon Azhari
FCCJ President