Former Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Seiji Adachi Appointed Advisor at Kizuki Asset Co., Ltd.

Kizuki Asset Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representatives: Keiji Tanimoto, Atsushi Idogami) is pleased to announce that Mr. Seiji Adachi, former member of the Bank of Japan's Policy Board, has been appointed as an advisor to our company, effective April 1, 2026.

■ Background and Purpose of Advisor Appointment

Kizuki Asset, with its mission to 'Contribute to the realization of affluent lifestyles through sound asset formation,' has provided wealth management services and management solutions that support asset management and administration from a neutral standpoint, independent of any specific financial institution.

Mr. Seiji Adachi served as a member of the Bank of Japan's Policy Board for five years from 2020, deeply involved in steering the Japanese economy from the forefront of monetary policy. Even after his retirement, he has spoken at seminars hosted by our company (such as the 'New Year Stock Seminar' held in January 2026), and his outstanding macroeconomic analysis and clear explanations have been highly praised by many investors and business leaders.

In today's increasingly uncertain economic environment, marked by rapid inflation and changing interest rate trends, it is crucial to gather and organize a wide range of information and understand the risks when considering asset formation.

By welcoming Mr. Adachi as an advisor, we will establish a system to directly channel his knowledge of central bank policy and deep macroeconomic insights to our company's IFAs (Independent Financial Advisors). The primary objective of this appointment is to further enhance our guiding principle of 'professionalism' and provide more accurate and beneficial information to our clients.

*Mr. Adachi's views and statements are his personal opinions as an advisor to our company and do not represent the Bank of Japan or any other organization.

■ The Future Kizuki Asset Aims to Realize (Social Significance)

In today's world flooded with information on the internet, it is not easy to discern truly valuable primary information or analyses that would be appreciated by professionals in various fields.

By receiving expert insights from Mr. Adachi, we will strengthen our role as a 'trusted advisor,' not merely as an intermediary for financial products, but as a long-term supporter of our clients' lives and business development.

We will thus fulfill the social significance of improving financial literacy in Japan and promoting sound asset formation.

■ Biography of Seiji Adachi

Former Bank of Japan Policy Board Member / Economist

Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo. Completed Master's program at Hitotsubashi University Graduate School. After working at Daiwa Institute of Research, Fuji Investment Management, Credit Suisse First Boston Securities, and Deutsche Securities, he was appointed to the Bank of Japan's Policy Board in 2020. His term ended in March 2025. His books include 'A Study of the Showa Depression' (co-authored, Toyo Keizai Inc., Nikkei Economic Book Award 2004), 'Historical Analysis of Deflation Escape - Modern Japan Traced Through Policy Regime Shifts' (Fujiwara Shoten, Kawakami Hajime Award 2006), 'Escaping Depression - Learn from History to Overcome Crisis' (Toyo Keizai Inc., Policy Analysis Network Award 2009), and many others.

■ About Kizuki Asset Co., Ltd.

Kizuki Asset is an independent financial advisor (IFA) corporation comprised of professionals from major financial institutions. With the mission to 'Contribute to the realization of affluent lifestyles through sound asset formation,' our strengths lie in our comprehensive capabilities that extend beyond asset management advice (financial product brokerage) to include real estate, inheritance/asset succession, M&A/business succession, tax and business consulting, financial education, and corporate training, supported by a strong partnership system. We offer one-stop support from financial to non-financial domains, with affiliated entities 'Kizuki Administrative Lawyer Corporation' and 'Kizuki Executive Concierge Services Co., Ltd.'

Company Name : Kizuki Asset Co., Ltd.

Location : PMO EX Nihonbashi Kayabacho 4F, 2-12-10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025

Representative : Keiji Tanimoto, Representative Director

　　　　　　 : Atsushi Idogami, Representative Director

Established : June 2023

Business Activities : Support for asset management advice, real estate utilization, inheritance/asset succession, business succession/M&A, tax consulting, business consulting, financial education, and corporate training.

Registration Number : Financial Instruments Intermediary Business Operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kin-chu) No. 1037

URL : https://kizuki-asset.co.jp/