The agreement builds on a long-standing relationship, with Japanese financial institutions active in Luxembourg for over 50 years. It comes at a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, underlining the continued importance of open, cross-border financial collaboration. The signing is also timely ahead of the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Luxembourg in 20
The MoU reflects shared priorities, including resilience, international competitiveness, innovation and sustainable finance. Luxembourg and Tokyo offer highly complementary strengths, combining Luxembourg’s expertise in cross-border finance and access to European markets with Tokyo’s scale, liquidity and central role in Asia.
Tom Théobald, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, noted that “this agreement underlines the role that well-connected financial centres play in supporting the efficient allocation of capital globally. Strengthening dialogue between markets helps ensure that financial systems remain open, stable and capable of adapting to evolving economic needs.”