International Asset Management and Research Firm Avery Financial Group Has Reinforced Its Depth of Coverage Across the Asia Pacific With the Opening of a New Office in Tokyo, Japan

Taikoo Place, Hong Kong, September 19, 2015 (Newswire.com) - ​International Asset Management and Research firm Avery Financial Group has reinforced its depth of coverage across the Asia Pacific with the opening of a new office in Tokyo, Japan.

The Tokyo office is the firm’s third in the region and will work collaboratively with existing teams in Hong Kong and Singapore. It is Avery Financial’s 37th office worldwide. Avery Financial Group in Tokyo will handle all customer service, data management and house our Tokyo High Net Worth Division.

The Avery Financial Group brand stands for excellence, value and collaboration globally

Andrew Stone, Senior Portfolio Manager

The Tokyo office will be led by an award-winning team of English-speaking Customer Satisfaction Specialists. They understand the local culture and practical aspects of Japanese business and have a track record of solving clients’ most critical problems.

The office opening is responsive to client needs and the global business community’s growing interest in Japan. Against the backdrop of the questionable viability and time horizons of various so-called "emerging markets" and major investments therein, the long-term strength and stability of the Japanese economy, government, and culture paint a compelling picture for Avery Financial Group and its client base.

"The Avery Financial Group brand stands for excellence, value and collaboration globally" said Andrew Stone, Senior Portfolio Manager at the firm. "This is the perfect time for us to enter Tokyo with our own full service office. While so-called "Abenomics" has been effective, structural reform is still needed through further deregulation and a decrease in corporate taxation. With his recent landslide victory in the lower house election, re-charging Abe's political capital, many expect an acceleration of structural reform, and a further increase, over time, of business generation from and with Japanese businesses."

"The time has therefore come to bring Avery Financial Group’s unique value proposition to Tokyo in order to serve the expected increase in demand," added Stone. "First, it is the right time: a large and stable global economy is at the beginning of its next leg up. Second, there is a niche we can fill: our space will be between the outposts of so-called 'elite' global firms at very high prices which do certain work but are perceived as unresponsive to most client needs; and global firms with a local presence that have been in the market for quite some time by acquiring existing Japanese local practices and rebranding them but not integrating them into their platforms or being nimble or responsive to the full range of client needs. Third, and perhaps most importantly, we have found the right people to trust: our founding shareholders are next-generation, recognized leaders of the Japanese Financial Markets who are focused on delivering excellence and value and want to be fully integrated with our culture and global platform."

The advisors opening this office are experienced practitioners in their fields. Avery Financial advises clients on corporate finance and capital markets transactions. Avery Financial is an expert in the world of investment funds and also specializes in advising financial institutions, both Japanese and international, on a variety of financial matters.

Ethan Hunt added, "Contrary to its appearance, Japanese clients are not well served by international asset management firms in Tokyo. We often hear from Japanese clients that so-called “elite equity firms” are too expensive and their practice areas are too narrow to meet their needs. Also, Japanese clients appear to have some frustration that other established U.S. and foreign firms are too independent from their firms and do not provide good synergy with or access to their global operations. We will not suffer from these issues and will deliver not only an elite level of excellence but the true value that Japanese clients seek today."

While the team will pay particular attention to helping clients navigate their needs outside Japan by utilizing the firm's expansive resources and platform elsewhere in Asia and in the United States, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, they will also help clients navigate Japanese opportunities, with a particular focus on corporate and securities, capital markets, fund & investment management.

About Avery Financial Group

Avery Financial Group, founded in Hong Kong in 2011, is an independent investment firm that has pioneered private equity and venture capital in the region and has established an exceptional investment track record.

One of our fundamental beliefs is that; your success is our success. With this in mind, we aim to enjoy long-term, mutually beneficial business relationships with our clients, focused on excellent percentage returns coupled with a commitment to exceptional customer service.

For more information please visit www.averyfinancialgroup.com