The University of Tokyo has signed an asset management agreement with Mitsui Fudosan, Japan Research Institute, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.In response to the partial amendment of the National University Corporation Law, which has made it possible for national university corporations to lend land to third parties, the four parties will consider asset utilization measures that utilize the know-how of the private sector.

 According to Mitsui Fudosan, the signing ceremony was held at the University of Tokyo, and Makoto Gonokami, President of the University of Tokyo, Masanobu Komoda, President of Mitsui Fudosan, Masahiro Fuchizaki, President of Japan Research Institute, and Shosuke Mori, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, signed an agreement. ..

 The asset management method of the National University Corporation is stipulated by the National University Corporation Law, but it was partially revised in 2017, and only if it does not interfere with education and research activities and is approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, land, etc. Assets can now be lent to third parties.

 Mitsui Fudosan and others will support the effective utilization of owned assets from the standpoint of the private sector in order for the University of Tokyo to maintain and develop the world's highest level of education and research.Focus on real estate, effective utilization of research results, expansion of financial base, and diversification of financing methods.

 The University of Tokyo has similar agreements with Mitsubishi Estate, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting, and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ.
Many of the corporations of the National University are promoting asset management for securities for financial stability, but when the University of Tokyo was designated as a "designated national university" in 2017, the restrictions on land utilization were relaxed. Was requested.

reference:[Mitsui Fudosan] The University of Tokyo, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Japan Research Institute Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation conclude an agreement on asset utilization planning.

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