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Asset Management Women's Forum Achieves Recognition in Tokyo

The Asset Management Women's Forum (AMWF), which is supported by Asset Management One Co., Ltd. in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has recently been honored with a special award at the Tokyo Women's Empowerment Award for 2025. This prestigious accolade is given by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as a recognition of initiatives that contribute to a society where women can choose various lifestyles based on their abilities and aspirations. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in late January 2026.

Reasons for the Award

The AMWF was recognized for addressing common industry-wide challenges, such as the limited number of female executives and role models. Initially established by four companies, AMWF has successfully expanded its network to 24 participating companies. It has effectively rotated leadership roles between the chair and vice-chair positions each year to prevent the workload from falling on any single organization. The forum’s commitment to nationwide networking and the sharing of best practices has been pivotal in driving forward the agenda of promoting women’s empowerment across the industry. Furthermore, AMWF has made great strides in enhancing the appeal of the asset management sector to younger generations, thereby increasing overall awareness.

Asset Management One, which has been instrumental in supporting AMWF’s initiatives, is dedicated to further promoting women's empowerment in the asset management field moving forward.

About Asset Management Women's Forum (AMWF)

The AMWF is an initiative aimed at promoting the participation and empowerment of women within the asset management industry. Established in May 2022, the organization embodies the belief that the true asset in asset management is its human resources, which serve as the source of innovation and competitive advantage. By respecting diversity in human resources, AMWF aims to create new values and acknowledges that the active involvement of female employees is critical for the sustainable growth of the industry.

AMWF’s Goals:

• - Networking Opportunities: To provide channels for participation and interaction among employees in the asset management sector to cultivate an environment where women can thrive.
• - Best Practices Sharing: To support the promotion of women’s empowerment industry-wide through the exchange of best practices among participating firms.
• - External Messaging: To enhance awareness of women's empowerment in the asset management sector by disseminating messages to audiences outside the industry.

Participating Companies

AMWF currently consists of 24 member companies, who are committed to creating a more inclusive environment.

For inquiries regarding AMWF, please contact the AMWF Secretariat:

• - Chair for 2025: Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd.
• - Vice Chair & PR Contact for 2025: Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Get Involved

To stay updated on AMWF's activities, visit their website here, which redirects to the Investment Trust Association's official site.

Conclusion

This recognition of the AMWF highlights a pivotal shift in the asset management landscape towards inclusivity and empowerment. By nurturing a supportive environment and promoting diversity within the workforce, the asset management industry can look forward to a more sustainable and innovative future.