Endowed Chairs
United Managers Japan Inc. Endowed Chairs
Installation period
April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2028
Donor
United Managers Japan Inc.
Overview
In Japan's asset management field, using AI and new technologies to develop advanced investment processes and methods has become essential for achieving the national goal of becoming a leading asset management hub. United Managers Japan has partnered with Kyoto University's Graduate School of Business Administration to establish the "United Managers Japan Endowed Chair." This collaboration combines United Managers Japan's practical industry experience and networks with the university's academic expertise to address challenges and accelerate growth in Japan's asset management industry.
The Endowed Chair will focus on analyzing Japan's securities investment and asset management industry structure, studying multi-strategy fund advantages, improving investment management processes through AI and machine learning, and developing unique quantitative analysis models and evaluation systems. The program will include lectures and workshops, as well as practical education for students and researchers through seminars on the latest investment technologies and practitioner-led educational programs.