About Us

About Us

MUFG Asset Management is one of the leading asset management business group with USD788 billion of AUM.*
As a comprehensive asset manager, we can provide various solutions focusing on Japanese and Asian equities for global customers.
*Source: Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation

Our DNA

Our DNA is the driving force to deliver long term growth fitted to the individual needs of our customers in Japan, across Asia and around the world.

From Japan to the world

The products and results that distinguish MUFG Asset Management from other firms are the keys for long-term relationship with our customers.

A solid relationship founded in trust

MUFG Asset Management bases its business on building a relationship of deep trust with customers and companies.

Group strength

As a member of one of the world's leading financial groups, MUFG Asset Management is able to collaborate organically in responding to the specific needs of each customer and thereby provide solutions.

Asset Under Management

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation has started the management of corporate pension fund assets in 1962.

Currently MUFG Asset Management has grown to approximately USD 604 billion of assets under management as of Dec 2023, managing corporate pension funds, public pension funds, etc.

*This chart shows only subsidiaries related to MUFG Asset Management.
Source: Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation

Graph: Group's Total AUM USD 604bn, as of Dec 2023

Organization

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Market Share in Japan

  • 1.Corporate Pension Market Share

    Total USD 583bn, as of Dec 2023(book value)

    Graph: 1.Corporate Pension Market Share Total USD 583bn, as of Dec 2023(book value)

    *asset management and administration
    Source: Newsletter on Pensions & Investment

  • 2.Mutual Fund Market share

    Total USD 1,397bn, as of Dec 2023

    Graph: 2.Mutual Fund Market share Total USD 1,397bn, as of Dec 2023

    Source: The Investment Trust Association, Japan

  • 3.Banking Channel Share

    Total USD 223bn, as of Dec 2023

    Graph: 3.Banking Channel Share Total USD 223bn, as of Dec 2023

    Source: Nikkin Investment Trust & Pension News

History

1927
The current Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation was established.
1959
Japan's first Investment Trust company was established which has evolved into the current Mitsubishi UFJ Kokusai Asset Management Co., Ltd.
1984
An Asset Management Company opened in London to facilitate international investment. This operation is known as Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management (UK) Ltd.
1985
MU Investments Co., Ltd. was established.
2005
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation was established through the merger of The Mitsubishi Trust and Banking Corporation and UFJ Trust Bank Limited.
2015
Mitsubishi UFJ Kokusai Asset Management Co., Ltd. was established through the merger of Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. and KOKUSAI Asset Management Co., Ltd.
2020
Mitsubishi UFJ Alternative Investments Co., Ltd. was established in the wake of acquisition of Mitsubishi Corporation Asset Management Ltd.
2023
Mitsubishi UFJ Kokusai Asset Management Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd.
MU Investments Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Mitsubishi UFJ Real Estate Asset Management Co., Ltd.
2024
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. was shares transferred from Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.