Fukaya makes a move 08 September 2010Tokyo Reporter: Justin Lawson
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Credit Suisse is pleased to announce that Koji Fukaya has joined the bank as Chief Currency Strategist for Japan. The appointment is part of Credit Suisse's strategy of strengthening its client-flow businesses globally, across Rates and Global Foreign Exchange.
Taisei Takegami, Credit Suisse's Head of Fixed Income for Japan, said: "As a leading currency analyst in Japan, Mr. Fukaya brings to Credit Suisse over 15 years of research experience, which will be invaluable to the further success of our foreign exchange franchise in Japan. Together with Credit Suisse's Foreign Exchange Sales teams globally, Fukaya will work to build the bank into a top-tier foreign exchange provider."
Fukaya joins Credit Suisse from Deutsche Bank, where he has been Senior Currency Strategist for Japan since 2007. Prior to that, he worked at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ for 23 years, during which time he held a number of senior research positions including Chief Analyst in the Foreign Exchange & Treasury Division (1997-2004) and Chief Economist (2004-2007). Mr. Fukaya holds a bachelor's degree in law from Tokyo University.
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