Atsuhiko Kimura

HSBC Bank Plc provides commercial banking and financial services. It operates in four businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. The Retail Banking and Wealth Management business offers personal banking, mortgages, loans, credit cards, savings and investments and insurance services. The Commercial Banking business offers financial products and services to enable them to operate efficiently and meet their business aspirations. The Global Banking and Markets business offers capital financing, transaction and advisory banking services, trade, research, securities services and global liquidity and cash management. The Global Private Banking business offers investment management, incorporating advisory, discretionary and brokerage, private wealth solutions, comprising trusts and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Promotes private investments in developing countries

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. imports and distributes Asian food products in North America. It is known mainly for producing 'Shirakiku' brand of products. The firm offers different type of food products including tofu (bean curds), nori (seaweed), fish, vegetables and seasonings. The company also distributes selected kitchen, household and beauty products. Wismettac Asian Foods was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

The Norinchukin Bank operates as a financial institution for agricultural, forestry and fishery cooperatives in Japan. It operates through the following divisions: Food and Agriculture, Retail, and Investment. The Food and Agriculture business provides risk money through capital investments and human resources development; provides support services for agriculture-related technologies and management improvement; and promotes export support of agricultural, fishery and forestry products. The Retail business provides a range of financial functions as a member of JA Bank and JF Marine Bank. The Investment business manages funds entrusted with JA Bank and JF Marine Bank. The company was founded in December 20, 1923 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Wismettac Harro Foods Ltd. markets and distributes frozen Japanese foods to restaurant and specialty shops. Its products include curry, Gyoza dumplings, ready to cook, flours and ingredients, pickles, sweets & snacks, miso, rice, noodles, seafood, seaweed, sauces & seasonings, soy sauce, vinegar, containers, utensils, beer, sake & spirits, soft drinks, and teas. The company was founded on August 14, 1992 and is headquartered in Chessington, the United Kingdom.

The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), a unique public-private partnership aimed at promoting innovation and enhancing the value of businesses in Japan, was launched in July 2009. Leveraging the rich history of Japanese technological prowess, the INCJ aims to provide financial, technological and management support in order to promote the creation of next-generation businesses through 'open innovation,' or the flow of technology and expertise beyond the boundaries of existing organizational structures. The INCJ will draw on funding as well as management and technological expertise from the public and private sectors. The INCJ is actively reviewing various investment opportunities in areas of environment and energy, electronics and IT, bio-tech, and infrastructure such as water supply, railway service, and nuclear power supply. Each investment will be thoroughly vetted to ensure it meets the exacting standards of the INCJ's Innovation Network Committee, which will make the final investment decisions. The INCJ is capitalized at 92 billion yen, with the Japanese government injecting 82 billion yen and 19 private corporations (refer to details in Appendix below) providing a further 10 billion yen. The government will also provide guarantees up to a total of 800 billion yen for INCJ investments, giving it an investment capability of approximately 900 billion yen (US$10 billion). The INCJ will be established for a period of 15 years.

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is a member of the World Bank Group based in Washington. MIGA aims to promote foreign direct investment into developing countries to support economic growth. The American company provides political risk insurance and credit enhancement for cross-border private sector investors and lenders. MIGA's mission is to support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives. The company has various projects in different countries, including Turkey, Ethiopia, and multiple countries in emerging markets. MIGA is ultimately controlled by the World Bank Group.

Part of UBS Group AG, UBS AG (Japan Branch) is a financial services company based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company leverages years of experience to deliver services to clients and partners with them to mobilize capital towards a more sustainable world and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. UBS has put sustainability at the heart of its own business and prioritizes climate as it transitions to a low carbon economy with a plan to achieve net zero by 2050.

Part of Nishimoto Co., Ltd. /Chuo-Ku/, NTC Wismettac Singapore Pte Ltd. is a subsidiary of Nishimoto Wismettac Holdings Co., Ltd. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Nishimoto Wismettac Holdings Co., Ltd. is engaged in agriculture and marine products trading business. The Wismettac Group is a group of local subsidiaries and representative offices around the world, including trading, IPM, US trading, GBI Capital, and others. The Singaporean company aims to provide reliable services and create and offer advanced value. The CEO of the company is Seiichiro Isoda.

SSP Konsumgüter TRADE & CONSULT GmbH engages in the wholesale of Asian food products. It serves Japanese and Asian restaurants, sushi bars, grocery stores, hotels, catering service companies, and food wholesalers located in Germany and other European countries. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Dietzenbach, Germany.

Part of Nishimoto Co., Ltd. /Chuo-Ku/, NTC Wismettac Australia Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that imports, exports, and wholesales food products. The private company is based in Salisbury, Australia.

NTC Wismettac Europe BV engages in the import and wholesale of Japanese food producs. The company was founded in April 2014 and is headquartered in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

Part of Nishimoto Co., Ltd. /Chuo-Ku/, Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. (Canada) is a Canadian company that manufactures and distributes Asian food products. The private company is based in Richmond, Canada.

Comptoirs Des 3 Caps SARL engages in the design, production, distribution and wholesale of premium tuna, sushi, fish and shellfish. It operates in the following business segments: Tuna, Ultra low temperature, Fusion food and, Gourmet. The company was founded by Alireza Mohammadi on January 07, 2004 and is headquartered in Thiais, France.

Private Infrastructure Development Group Ltd. was founded in 2002 and is based in London, UK. The British company operates along the project life cycle and across the capital structure to create investment-ready infrastructure opportunities. The private company's purpose is to combat poverty in the poorest and most fragile countries through pioneering infrastructure to help economies grow and change people's lives. PIDG is an innovative infrastructure project developer and investor that mobilizes private investment in sustainable and inclusive infrastructure in sub-Saharan and East Africa. The company's investments promote socio-economic development within a just transition to net-zero emissions and contribute to sustainable development. The company is committed to conducting business responsibly, with honesty and integrity, and has a complaints and whistleblowing operating policy to resolve matters as quickly as possible.