Junichi Sayato

Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co. Ltd. operates a combined banking, trust & real estate business. In addition to the banking business, they operate trust & property management businesses such as pension trusts, investment management, securities processing and stock transfer agencies as well as real estate services. Its operating segments are trust banking business, leasing business and financial-related business. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) is the investment management subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8309, ADR: SUTNY) in Japan. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo and has additional offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. Founded in 1959, Nikko AM provides investment advisory and asset management services to institutional investors, such as corporations, pension funds, trust banks, charitable organizations, government agencies and funds, supranational organizations; as well as pooled investment vehicles, including Japanese investment trusts, and Nikko AM Group affiliates. The firm is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc., Nikko AM Global Holdings Ltd. is a financial services holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.