In his new role, which started on 1 February 2023, Katsutoshi will be responsible for market analysis and research, with a particular focus on interest rates, currencies and fixed income markets.
Katsutoshi has about 18 years’ experience in the financial industry. Before joining SuMi TRUST role, he was a bond strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, where he was responsible for developing fixed income portfolio management strategies.
SuMi TRUST provides its global client base a wide variety of equity products, ranging from highly concentrated active and sustainability strategies focusing on Japanese, Asian and Global stocks to tailored passive investment solutions. Stewardship activities are an integral part of SuMi TRUST’s investment process and are led by a dedicated team based in Tokyo, London and the US working closely with the firm’s fundamental research analysts.
Katsutoshi Inadome says: ‘I am excited to join the team at SuMi TRUST, one of the largest asset managers in Japan and a reputable Japanese asset manager among global investors. Amid monetary policies by major central banks moving the global market, I look forward to contributing to our clients and portfolio managers with analysis of fixed income and currency markets.’
Hiroyuki Ueno, chief strategist of SuMi TRUST says: ‘I am delighted to welcome Katsutoshi, who has a long experience as a fixed income strategist in the industry, to the team. His appointment further enhances our market analysis capabilities in fixed income and currency markets. In an environment the timing of a pivot by the US Federal Reserve and the possibility of amendments to monetary policy by the Bank of Japan are attracting attentions of global investors, his experience as a fixed income strategist sets him in good stead to strengthen the team and to enhance our client services. We are confident Katsutoshi will be a major asset going forwards.’
*As of the end of February 2023.
About SuMi TRUST
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management (SuMi TRUST) is one of the largest asset managers in Japan with over $624 billion assets under management as of February 2023.
SuMi TRUST is the marketing name of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group and the entities that fall within it, including Sumitomo Mitsui Trust International Limited and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited.
With a strong presence on the ground in Japan, SuMi TRUST provides institutions and multi managers in the UK, Europe, Middle-East and Asia with the opportunity to invest in a broad spectrum of Japanese equity and fixed income investment strategies.
SuMi TRUST was formed by the merger of two of Japan’s largest financial institutions, Chuo Mitsui Trust Holdings and Sumitomo Trust & Banking Ltd., both of which have origins dating back to the 1920s.
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