Asset Management Women’s Forum Expands to 26 Member Companies with Two New Joiners
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- Asset Management Women’s Forum Expands to 26 Member Companies with Two New Joiners
- The 'Asset Management Women’s Forum' (AMWF), a cross-industry network promoting women's advancement in the asset management sector involving companies like Nomura Asset Management, has expanded to 26 members with the addition of au Asset Management and PIMCO Japan. Since its inception in May 2022, AMWF has focused on career development and network building, and now plans to strengthen its working groups to solve common industry challenges and promote the industry to younger generations.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 29, 2026
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The 'Asset Management Women’s Forum' (AMWF), a cross-industry network promoting women's advancement in the asset management sector involving companies like Nomura Asset Management, has expanded to 26 members with the addition of au Asset Management and PIMCO Japan. Since its inception in May 2022, AMWF has focused on career development and network building, and now plans to strengthen its working groups to solve common industry challenges and promote the industry to younger generations.
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- May 29, 2026
The 'Asset Management Women’s Forum' (AMWF), a cross-industry network promoting women's advancement in the asset management sector involving companies like Nomura Asset Management, has expanded to 26 members with the addition of au Asset Management and PIMCO Japan. Since its inception in May 2022, AMWF has focused on career development and network building, and now plans to strengthen its working groups to solve common industry challenges and promote the industry to younger generations.
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The 'Asset Management Women’s Forum' (AMWF), a cross-industry network promoting women's advancement in the asset management sector, in which Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. participates, has announced the addition of two new member companies.
AMWF was launched in May 2022 by four companies: Nomura Asset Management, Daiwa Asset Management, Fidelity Investments, and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management. The forum has since held various events aimed at gender-neutral career formation and the creation of cross-industry networks.
Following the inclusion of au Asset Management Co., Ltd. and PIMCO Japan Ltd., the network now consists of 26 companies, expanding upon the previous 24. This growth aims to further raise awareness of the importance of promoting women's advancement within the industry.
Comment from the 2026 AMWF Chair:
'In its fifth year, our forum has strengthened its foundation with 26 member companies. We plan to streamline roles to balance the burden across firms and increase the number of working groups to foster deeper internal cohesion. Following our recognition with the 'Forbes JAPAN WOMEN AWARD 2024 Corporate Special Award for Positive Action' and the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Government Women's Participation Promotion Award Special Prize' last year, we are committed to continuing our activities to foster network cultivation, share best practices, and deliver information to younger generations.'
(Ms. Aya Yamamoto, Vice President, HR, Amundi Japan)
For the current fiscal year, AMWF plans to organize five working groups to plan and manage seminars and workshops.
AMWF Objectives:
- Provide opportunities for asset management employees to participate and interact, fostering an environment and network where women can thrive.
- Support the promotion of women's advancement across the industry by sharing best practices among companies.
- Increase awareness of women's advancement in the asset management industry through messaging to external stakeholders.
AMWF was launched in May 2022 by four companies: Nomura Asset Management, Daiwa Asset Management, Fidelity Investments, and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management. The forum has since held various events aimed at gender-neutral career formation and the creation of cross-industry networks.
Following the inclusion of au Asset Management Co., Ltd. and PIMCO Japan Ltd., the network now consists of 26 companies, expanding upon the previous 24. This growth aims to further raise awareness of the importance of promoting women's advancement within the industry.
Comment from the 2026 AMWF Chair:
'In its fifth year, our forum has strengthened its foundation with 26 member companies. We plan to streamline roles to balance the burden across firms and increase the number of working groups to foster deeper internal cohesion. Following our recognition with the 'Forbes JAPAN WOMEN AWARD 2024 Corporate Special Award for Positive Action' and the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Government Women's Participation Promotion Award Special Prize' last year, we are committed to continuing our activities to foster network cultivation, share best practices, and deliver information to younger generations.'
(Ms. Aya Yamamoto, Vice President, HR, Amundi Japan)
For the current fiscal year, AMWF plans to organize five working groups to plan and manage seminars and workshops.
AMWF Objectives:
- Provide opportunities for asset management employees to participate and interact, fostering an environment and network where women can thrive.
- Support the promotion of women's advancement across the industry by sharing best practices among companies.
- Increase awareness of women's advancement in the asset management industry through messaging to external stakeholders.
FAQ
Asset Management Women’s Forum（AMWF）とはどのような団体ですか？
資産運用業界における女性活躍推進を目的として、2022年5月に発足した業界横断型のネットワークです。人材の多様性を尊重し、業界全体の持続的成長を目指しています。
今回の参画によりAMWFは何社体制になりましたか？
新たにauアセットマネジメント株式会社とピムコジャパンリミテッド株式会社の2社が参画し、合計26社体制となりました。
AMWFの主な活動目標は何ですか？
業界内でのネットワーク構築や交流機会の提供、各社間でのベストプラクティスの共有による女性活躍推進の加速、および業界外への認知度向上を目標としています。
2026年度のAMWFの活動予定はどのようなものですか？
5つのワーキンググループを組成し、各グループでセミナーやワークショップを企画・運営する予定です。
AMWFのこれまでの実績はありますか？
「Forbes JAPAN WOMEN AWARD 2024」でのポジティブアクション賞受賞や、「東京都女性活躍推進大賞 特別賞」を受賞するなど、社を超えた連携や課題解決への取り組みが高く評価されています。