9th Annual ICMA & JSDA Sustainable Bond Conference »

Date: 25 November 2026
Venue: The Capitol Hotel Tokyu Tokyo & Virtual

Overview

As sustainable finance enters a new phase, market participants are navigating an increasingly complex landscape shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, shifting policy priorities, evolving investor expectations and the need to finance the transition to a more resilient global economy.

Recognised as one of Asia's leading gatherings for sustainable debt market professionals, the 9th ICMA & JSDA Sustainable Bond Conference will once again bring together senior issuers, investors, underwriters, policymakers, regulators and market practitioners from across Japan and around the world.

The conference will provide a forum to explore the next era of sustainable bonds and their role in mobilizing capital for greater impact. How can sustainable finance continue to grow in a more fragmented global environment? How are issuer and investor priorities changing? What role will international market standards play in supporting market integrity, transparency and growth? And what will define the next chapter of sustainable finance?

Bringing together many of the organisations and individuals helping to shape international market practice, the conference offers a unique opportunity to exchange perspectives, explore emerging developments and contribute to the future direction of sustainable finance in Asia and globally.

Admission: The event is free to attend and open to all market participants.

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Download the sponsorship brochure.

For more information please get in touch with Luke.Byrne@icmagroup.org

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開催日決定

第9回 ICMA・JSDA サステナブルボンド・カンファレンス

2026年11月25日｜ザ・キャピトルホテル東急及びオンライン開催

サステナブル・ファイナンスが新たな局面を迎える中、地政学的な不確実性、政策環境の変化、投資家ニーズの多様化、そしてより強靭な世界経済への移行を支える資金調達の重要性の高まりを背景に、市場を取り巻く環境は大きく変化しています。

アジアを代表するサステナブル・デット市場の国際会議の一つとして広く認知されている第9回 ICMA・JSDA サステナブルボンド・カンファレンスでは、日本および世界各国から、発行体、投資家、引受証券会社、政策当局、規制当局ならびに市場関係者が一堂に会します。

本カンファレンスでは、より大きなインパクトの創出に向け、サステナブルボンド市場の次なる発展の方向性について議論します。より分断が進む国際環境の中で、サステナブル・ファイナンスはいかに持続的な成長を実現していくのか。発行体および投資家の優先事項はどのように変化しているのか。国際的な市場基準は、市場の健全性、透明性および成長を支える上で、いかなる役割を果たすべきか。そして、サステナブル・ファイナンスの次なる発展を牽引するものは何か――こうした重要なテーマについて、多角的な視点から議論を深めます。

国際的な市場慣行や市場基準の形成に携わる多くの関係者が集う本カンファレンスは、知見を共有し、市場の最新動向への理解を深めるとともに、アジアおよび世界におけるサステナブル・ファイナンスの今後の方向性について考察する貴重な機会となります。

本カンファレンスは終日開催され、すべての市場関係者の皆様にご参加いただけます。

If you have any questions, please contact ICMA events.

JST
09:15		Registration
10:00		Welcome remarks HIBINO Takashi, Chairman and CEO, Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA)
10:05		Opening remarks ITO Yutaka, Commissioner, Financial Services Agency
10:15		Panel 1: New trends and guidance for investment themes under labelled bonds Moderator: Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy Chief Executive, Head of Sustainable Finance, ICMA Panellists: Bertrand Jabouley, Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia-Pacific, S&P Global Ratings Jason Mortimer, Head of Sustainable Investment – Fixed Income, Nomura Asset Management
11:15		Break
11:40		Guest speech ITO Sadanori, Director-General for GX Promotion/Director-General, GX Policy Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
11:50		Panel 2: Sustainable Finance in Asia: Current Status and Future Landscape of Transition Moderator: Mushtaq Kapasi, Managing Director, Chief Representative, Asia-Pacific, ICMA Panellists: Han Ling, Head of Sustainable Capital Markets, APAC, BNP Paribas TEZUKA Hiroyuki, Fellow, JFE Steel Corporation SUEYOSHI Kotaro, Head of Sustainability Promotion Department, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.
12:50		Lunch
14:30		Guest speech
14:40		Panel 3: Financing climate and disaster resilience with labelled bonds: the experience from Asia Moderator: HAYASHI Reiko, Senior Adviser, ICMA Panellist: YASUDA Masato, Director, Office of Environmental Finance, Environment and Economy Division, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of the Environment Japan
15:40		Guest speech
15:50		Break
16:20		Panel 4: Sustainability reporting – impact and beyond Moderator: SUEYOSHI Kotaro, Head of Sustainability Promotion Department, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. Panellists: HIGASHI Shiko, General Manager, Office of Credit Investment Fixed Income Investment and Corporate Finance Department, National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives NEMOTO Risa, Executive Director, Head of New Business Promotion & Planning Sector, Sustainable Business Development Department, Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
17:20		Closing remarks Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy Chief Executive, Head of Sustainable Finance, ICMA
17:30		Networking reception
18:30		Event close

Lead sponsors

Dynamics and developments in the international sustainable bond markets – Implications for the MENA region

Capital Club, DIFC, Dubai, 8 December 2021

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