Deutsche Bank AG Tokyo Branch has appointed Koji Fukaya as its senior currency strategist. He will be responsible for enhancing the bank’s global foreign exchange department and its offering of foreign-exchange research to its clients.
Fukaya was formerly chief economist at The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and was voted the No. 1 long-term forecaster by Euromoney magazine for five consecutive years, 2000-2004. “He brings a wealth of experience and recognition as one of the most capable names in foreign exchange research that reflects our capabilities and commitment to the Japanese market as the global number one player in the foreign exchange business,” says Drew Bradford, head of global finance & foreign exchange Japan. “His research and analytical abilities will significantly extend our ability to identify and meet clients’ needs more closely.”
“Japan is one of the world’s largest economies and is therefore a critical market in the development of our foreign exchange business,” says Bilal Hafeez, global head of FX strategy. “Mr. Fukaya’s appointment should be understood as a statement of our absolute commitment to building on our global success to lead the foreign exchange business in Japan through focused and high quality services to our clients.”