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AGS Consulting Achieves Qualification for Institutional Investors

AGS Consulting, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has officially registered as a Qualified Institutional Investor (QII) with the Financial Services Agency of Japan, effective August 1, 2025. Led by its Chairman, Atsushi Kurasawa, and President, Yoshihide Hiroto, the firm's registration marks a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to providing top-tier fund management services.

Founded in 2009, AGS has successfully operated 13 funds over the past 15 years, focusing on delegated management as a General Partner (GP). This robust experience has garnered them a commendable participation amounting to approximately 60 billion yen in committed capital. The firm actively engages with a total of 21 funds, including management mandates, showcasing its extensive expertise in the financial sector. Furthermore, their team brings rich experience in Initial Public Offering (IPO) assistance, ensuring a comprehensive support system for clients aiming to navigate the complexities of public offerings.

What Does Qualified Institutional Investor Mean?

According to Article 2-3-1 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, a Qualified Institutional Investor is defined as an entity or individual with specialized knowledge and experience in securities investments, complying with specific criteria established by ministerial ordinance. This typically includes financial instruments businesses such as securities companies and investment advisory firms, banks, insurance companies, and pension funds. To qualify, entities must meet certain requirements, such as having a securities balance exceeding 1 billion yen for institutions, and individuals must also meet an asset threshold alongside a one-year account opening timeline.

Being recognized as a Qualified Institutional Investor allows AGS to bypass various regulatory constraints typically imposed under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. This exemption enhances the firm’s capability to make informed and responsible investment decisions based on their specialized knowledge and experience.

As of August 1, 2025, AGS Consulting’s registration as a Qualified Institutional Investor underscores its dedication to expanding its fund engagement and deepening its expertise in the field, thereby providing tailored support for clients’ unique challenges.

About AGS Group

AGS Consulting operates within the AGS Group, which also includes AGS Tax Accountant Corporation. This independent, comprehensive accounting firm was founded in 1970 and aims to provide unparalleled support to clients, particularly startups and listed companies, across a spectrum of services including taxation, accounting, IPO support, M&A, corporate rehabilitation, and international business consulting. With a strong workforce of 772 employees, including 122 certified public accountants and 124 tax accountants as of August 2025, AGS is committed to supporting the Japanese economy and establishing itself as a leading accounting firm in Japan.

They have established offices throughout Japan in Tokyo, Saitama, Yokohama, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, as well as international branches in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Shanghai.

With a strong belief in fostering economic growth in Japan, AGS Consulting seeks to enhance its engagement in fund management as a Qualified Institutional Investor, showing promise for future developments and successes in the financial landscape.

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