Office Overview
Mission
Being Your Bridge to the Wonders of JAPAN
SOLUTIONS LAB CONSULTING assists international clients who is striving success in Japan market and also supports clients who aim to introduce Japan’s outstanding products, services, innovations, and ideas to the global market.
Message
Japan is now entering a new phase of growth amid significant economic changes, driven by a long period of inflation-free economic conditions and a yen depreciation. Its rich and unique history and culture, breathtaking natural landscapes, affordable material and human resources, and advanced industrial technology have attracted many foreigners. This is reflected in the increasing number of international tourists and foreign investors investing in Japan’s traditional enterprises and real estates.
Additionally, for many Japanese companies in shrinking and aging domestic market, expanding into growing overseas markets has become an urgent challenge. To achieve continuous growth, strengthening strategic relationships with international enterprise is essential.
SOLUTIONS LAB CONSULTING is committed to serving as a bridge for those seeking success in the Japanese market and business collaborations with Japanese partners. The representative, Tetsushi AYUKAWA, brings a deep understanding of Japanese corporate culture as a native Japanese, extensive experience in international finance, and a strong global business background from working in Japan, Singapore, and London.
With our motto, "Being Your Bridge to the Wonders of JAPAN", we look forward to supporting your business success. We encourage you to leverage SOLUTIONS LAB CONSULTING for your ventures in Japan.
Profile
Tetsushi Ayukawa
Born in 1970
1994–1998
Joined The BANK OF TOKYO (now MUFG Bank), working in domestic branches handling export document verification and corporate transactions with SMEs.
1998–2005
Worked in the Forex and Treasury Department at the London branch of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi and at the Tokyo headquarters. Responsibilities included forex sales, economic indicator analysis, and interest rate trading based on central bank monitoring.
2005–2010
Moved to Citibank N.A., Tokyo Branch, serving as a forex sales representative for Japanese corporate clients, providing forex hedging advice and executing transactions using forex forwards and currency options.
2010–2018
Transferred to Citicorp Investment Bank, Singapore, advising Japanese businesses across Asia on forex and interest rate hedging strategies tailored to local market regulations, using onshore/offshore forex forwards, currency swaps, and NDFs.
2018–2024
Transferred to Citibank N.A., London Branch, responsible for corporate banking services for Japanese businesses operating in the EMEA region, including cash management, forex and interest rate hedging, commodity risk management, trade finance, fundraising, and M&A advisory.
2024–
Founded SOLUTIONS LAB CONSULTING after leaving Citibank. Involved in supporting Japanese businesses with setting up London offices, fundraising for fintech firms, formulating forex risk management policies for corporate headquarters, and conducting market research for businesses expanding into Singapore.
Education & Qualifications
B.A. in Economics, Osaka University
MBA in Finance, Waseda University
Certified Member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan
Author of Chapter 5, Part 1, The Complete Guide to Fund Management (Doyu-kan Publishing)
Corporate Finance Technical Foundation – Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (UK)
Corporate Finance Regulation – Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (UK)
Office Information
Office Name
SOLUTIONS LAB CONSULTING
Delegate
Tetsushi Ayukawa
Office Location
London, United Kingdom
Established
May 2024
Email
tetsushi.ayukawa@solutionslabc.com
Phone
+44 (0)7930 328 433
Partner Companies
Pinnacle Trade Finance Limited
A specialist in trade finance. Through collaboration with Pinnacle, SLC offers trade finance solutions for high-credit-risk accounts receivable.
intellimation.ai
An expert in administrative efficiency through AI. In collaboration with the company, SLC achieves the efficient treasury operations such like the automation of A/R reconciliation and the prevention of fraud and erroneous funds transfers, using AI solutions.
Feel Free to Reach Out
If you have any questions regarding services, pricing, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.