Hitotsubashi University and London Stock Exchange Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding
2026/10/20
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)*1、*2, represented by Japan Country Head Ryu Hirayama, and the Graduate School of Business Administration, Hitotsubashi University, represented by Dean Yukihiro Yasuda, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on education and research in the field of finance.
Under the MOU, the two organisations will promote the use of LSEG's extensive financial market expertise and data, while further advancing education and research at the Faculty of Commerce and the Graduate School of Business Administration of Hitotsubashi University, with the aim of developing the next generation of talent who will shape the future of the financial industry.
Graduate School of Business Administration, Hitotsubashi University, Dean Yukihiro Yasuda /
Graduate School of Business Administration, Hitotsubashi University, Professor Masao Kumamoto
*1: The Group's primary registered legal operating entity in Japan is Refinitiv Japan KK
*2: LSEG is a leading provider of financial markets infrastructure and data products, delivering capabilities in data, indices and analytics, capital formation, trade execution, clearing and risk management
1. Purpose of the MOU
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. By promoting the use of trusted data, LSEG aims to contribute to education and research in academia, while remaining committed to the continued development of Japan's financial markets.
The Faculty of Commerce and the Graduate School of Business Administration at Hitotsubashi University have produced many "Captains of Industry" who have gone on to play leading roles in business and society. Through access to LSEG's expertise and real-world data, the University aims to further advance education and research in finance and foster the next generation of talent who will shape the future of the financial industry.
2. Overview of the MOU
| ・MOU Party: LSEG (The Group's primary registered legal operating entity in Japan is Refinitiv Japan KK ) |
| ・Date of Signing: 15 October 2026 |
| ・Key Areas of Cooperation: |
| (1) Mutual cooperation in the following areas: ‐ Talent development and the provision of educational opportunities in the financial industry ‐ Joint projects using financial data and analytical tools ‐ Joint development and dissemination of research findings, reports and other content |
| (2) Support to be provided by LSEG to Hitotsubashi University: ‐ Collaboration in lecture programmes, including the dispatch of lecturers ‐ LSEG Workspace*3 licences |
*3: LSEG Workspace: A platform that brings together LSEG's trusted data, market-moving news, advanced analytics and AI intelligence, helping users uncover new opportunities, make faster decisions and take action with confidence.
3. Comments
LSEG Japan Country Head, Ryu Hirayama
"We are delighted to enter into this comprehensive collaboration with the Faculty of Commerce and the Graduate School of Business Administration at Hitotsubashi University. By contributing to advanced financial education in Japan and co-creating new insights, we hope to contribute to the continued development of Japan's financial markets."
Graduate School of Business Administration, Hitotsubashi University, Dean Yukihiro Yasuda
"We are delighted to establish this comprehensive partnership with LSEG. By combining the research and educational foundations our Graduate School of Business Administration has developed with LSEG's expertise and global financial data, we aim to further advance our research and education. We also hope to link academic research with new insights that contribute to Japan's sustainable economic growth, while enabling us to share those insights in Japan and around the world."
‹About Refinitiv Japan K.K.›
Representative: Ryu Hirayama, LSEG Japan Country Heads
Address: Akasaka Biz Tower 30F, 5-3-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: 29 June 1985
Business: Refinitiv Japan K.K. is LSEG's primary registered legal operating entity in Japan. LSEG is a leading provider of financial markets infrastructure and data products, delivering capabilities in data, indices and analytics, capital formation, trade execution, clearing and risk management
Website: About LSEG Japan