The UK votes to leave the European Union on 23rd June 2016, which would lead a surge in support for Eurosceptic and populist forces, upending decades of rule by established political parties. The “Brexit” would disrupt supply chains, reduce investment and usher in years of unpredictability as both sides negotiate the terms of separation. What is the implication of this for Japanese companies?

Dr. Ella Akerman PhD of Verisk Maplecroft, a leading global risk analytics companies, explains about the risks a Brexit poses to the economy and the companies operating in it at our Morning Briefing titled “Brexit: Is the Japanese companies at risk?”. With places limited secure yours today by mailing at miho_okada@crt-japan.jp by Tuesday 19th July.

*Caux Round Table Japan has partnered with Verisk Maplecroft to provide human rights risk assessment. This Morning Briefing will cover mainly political risks, however, questions on social risks associated with Modern Slavery Act and Conflict minerals are also welcome, if time allows. For further information on our partnership, please see here.

Date	Thursday 21st July, from 9.30am to 10.15am (Venue will be open at 9am)
Venue	AP Tokyo Marunouchi at Nihon Seminei Marunouchi Garden Tower 3F, 1-1-3 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Fee	Free
Languages	English (simultaneous translation into Japanese will be provided)
Speaker	Dr. Ella Akerman Dr. Ella Akerman PhD is a Senior Vice President Sales at Verisk Maplecroft with academic background in Law, Politics, International Relations and History. Ella has degrees from the Sorbonne University in Paris, Aberdeen University and King’s College London. Prior to joining Verisk Maplecroft, Ella has worked for Verisk Maplecroft’s sister company Wood Mackenzie for almost 10 years in various roles.
Co-hosted by	Veriske Maplecroft Caux Round Table Japan
Contact	Caux Round Table Japan Miho Okada, Director miho_okada@crt-japan.jp