International Bankers Association of Japan

Published in January 2025 by Forvis Mazars, the Global Private Equity Report 2025 presents findings from a survey of more than 300 private equity professionals across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America. The report provides data and perspectives on global investment trends, portfolio performance, and how firms are approaching areas such as digital transformation, ESG integration, and value creation amid ongoing market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.

Published in September 2025 by the International Securities Services Association (ISSA), DLT in the Real World 2025 provides a practical overview of how distributed ledger technology (DLT) and digital assets are moving from pilot projects to real-world application across global financial markets. The report, co-sponsored by Broadridge, highlights that over one-third of financial institutions now operate live DLT initiatives, driven by liquidity management, collateral optimisation, and tokenised fund growth, with adoption continuing to expand across major markets.

Last week, following popular demand, IBA Japan was pleased to host a follow-up seminar with PwC Consulting’s Carlo Geraci and Barry O'Callaghan, who returned to share their expertise on the latest cyber challenges facing financial institutions.