PIFA Partners
Trusted partner
A proven track record
Specialized Translation, Editing, and Consulting for Finance and Investor Communications
Finance/Investment Expertise
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Investor-Focused Communication
We provide specialized translation for asset managers,
financial institutions, and financial data and analytics providers ensuring complex ideas are expressed with clarity and impact.
A deep understanding of finance, investment, and communication.
This principle has guided PIFA Partners since its founding.
Our translators and editors combine financial expertise with the ability to craft clear, compelling language.
Our mission is to transform complex investment insights into communication that resonates with global investors.
For many years, we have supported global asset managers, private equity and credit firms, hedge funds, and financial data and analytics providers with research papers, fund pitchbooks, white papers, offering documents, and shareholder proposals. We continue to serve as a trusted partner for clients who require precision, insight, and investor-ready communication.
Service Overview
We specialize in finance- and investment-focused translation and editing,
supporting global asset managers, funds, and professional advisors with precise, investor-ready communication.
Financial & Investment Translation
High-accuracy translation for investment and financial materials.
We deliver precise, investor-focused translations for research papers, market commentary, fund materials, and other investment-related documents.
Our translators combine deep financial expertise with the ability to express complex ideas clearly, accurately, and professionally for a global audience.
Investor Engagement & Shareholder Communications
Translation that supports effective investor engagement.
We translate materials used in direct dialogue between investors and Japanese companies, including shareholder proposals, engagement letters, position papers, and related supporting documents.
Our work helps ensure that investment perspectives, governance expectations, and strategic proposals are communicated clearly, persuasively, and with cultural precision.
Multimedia & Presentation Content
Clear communication of sustainability strategy and impact.
We translate sustainability reports and integrated reports in natural, fluent Japanese and English aligned with global standards such as ISSB.
Multi-Layered Quality Control Process
Our multi-layered review process—translation, specialist review, and an optional
final check—ensures accuracy, consistency, and clarity across all deliveries.
Primary Translation
Initial drafts are prepared by finance-experienced translators, ensuring both linguistic accuracy and logical consistency.
Proofreading
Another expert translator reviews the draft to ensure logical clarity and consistency.
Final Quality Assurance
Final quality assurance including notation, numbers, and layout
Multi-layered quality control by experts
Our Strengths
We merge financial expertise with linguistic precision to produce accurate, publication-ready translations.
Financial expertise, accurate interpretation.
We bring the knowledge, judgment, and contextual understanding developed through hands-on financial work—enabling us to interpret meaning accurately and translate with intent.
Triple-check system for accuracy and consistency
Translation, review, and final quality assurance are handled by different specialists, ensuring accuracy and consistency at every stage.
Direct communication with a dedicated translator
Direct communication throughout the process prevents misunderstandings and ensures efficient, accurate translations.
Expert in ISSB-aligned Disclosure
Fluent in ISSB and global ESG standards, we ensure that non-financial disclosures are accurately conveyed and clearly understood by overseas investors.
Flexible support across weekends and time zones
Available even on weekends and local holidays to stay aligned with global markets.
Our Clients
Asset management companies, private equity firms, private credit firms,
nsurance companies, listed companies, financial data and analytic companies,
media companies, accounting firms, etc.
Asset management companies
Research paper (equity, bond, FX, alternatives, economy, etc.), whitepaper, and prospectus, etc.
Hedge fund
Performance reports, pitch books, and shareholder proposals to management
Media company
Money Insider, Business Insider
Corporation
Financial statements, securities reports, annual reports, etc.
150+
Companies with which we have provided our services
*Including those via partner companies
20 years+
Proven track record
24/7
Flexible support
"Building a bridge between finance and language"
Founder& CEO Katsura Nakayama
No matter how advanced AI platforms become, professional financial documents cannot be translated by machines alone.
Investor-facing materials require judgment shaped by hands-on experience in finance and a deep understanding of market conditions.
At PIFA Partners, every assignment is handled by a dedicated team of professionals with practical experience across finance and investment.
Working closely together, we deliver clear, precise translations that meet the standards expected by global asset managers and institutional investors.
Translation is a communication bridge that connects companies and investors
Customer testimonials
Below are testimonials from clients who have engaged our services.
Their attentive service gave us complete peace of mind.
Although it was our first engagement, they quickly understood our objectives and delivered a high-quality translation ahead of schedule. Their precise handling of technical terminology gave us great confidence in the final output.
Listed company
Quality worth recommending
I have used several translation companies, but PIFA Partners stands out for its deep understanding of financial context and its ability to offer investor-focused suggestions on expression. I look forward to continuing to use their services.
Asset manager in U.S.
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Specialized Translation, Editing, and Consulting for Finance and Investor Communications
Finance/Investment Expertise
×
Investor-ready Communication
We provide specialized translation for asset managers,
financial institutions, and financial data and analytics providers ensuring complex ideas are expressed with clarity and impact.
Request a free consultation
The initial consultation and estimate is free
Trusted partner
A proven track record
A deep understanding of finance, investment, and communication.
This principle has guided PIFA Partners since its founding.
Our translators and editors combine financial expertise with the ability to craft clear, compelling language.
Our mission is to transform complex investment insights into communication that resonates with global investors.
For many years, we have supported global asset managers, private equity and credit firms, hedge funds, and financial data and analytics providers with research papers, fund pitchbooks, white papers, offering documents, and shareholder proposals. We continue to serve as a trusted partner for clients who require precision, insight, and investor-ready communication.
Service Overview
With three pillarsー financial translation, IR consulting, and specialized editing,
we support asset managers and investors with precise, credible information delivery.
Financial Translation (Japanese-English/English-Japanese)
High-accuracy translation for investment and financial materials.
We deliver precise, investor-ready translations for research reports, fund documentation, market commentary, and other finance-related content.
Our translators combine financial expertise with the ability to express complex ideas clearly and professionally.
IR/Financial Document Translation
Translation that communicates value to investors.
We support corporate disclosure and investment communication through accurate translation of earnings materials, integrated reports, investor decks, and IR messaging.
Our work helps investors understand the company’s strategy, performance, and long-term value creation.
ESG/Sustainability Disclosure Materials
Clear communication of sustainability strategy and impact.
We translate sustainability reports and integrated reports in natural, fluent Japanese and English aligned with global standards such as ISSB.
A triple check system to support accuracy
Our quality assurance process includes
multiple layers of review.
It achieves high translation accuracy.
Primary Translation
Each draft is prepared by a translator with financial-industry experience, ensuring the translation captures both the words and the underlying logic.
Editing
Another expert translator reviews the draft to ensure logical clarity and consistency.
Final Quality Assurance
Final quality assurance including notation, numbers, and layout
Multi-layered quality control by multiple experts
Our Strengths
We combine our expertise in finance and language to provide high-quality
translation services.
Financial expertise, accurate interpretation.
We bring the knowledge, judgment, and contextual understanding developed through hands-on financial work—enabling us to interpret meaning accurately and translate with intent.
Triple-check system for accuracy and consistency
Translation, review, and final quality assurance are handled by different specialists, ensuring accuracy and consistency at every stage.
Direct communication with a dedicated translator
Direct communication throughout the process prevents misunderstandings and ensures efficient, accurate translations.
Expert in ISSB-aligned Disclosure
Fluent in ISSB and global ESG standards, we ensure that non-financial disclosures are accurately conveyed and clearly understood by overseas investors.
Flexible support across weekends and time zones
Available even on weekends and local holidays to stay aligned with global markets.
Our Clients
Asset management companies, private
equity firms, insurance companies,
listed companies, financial data and
analytic companies, etc.
It is chosen by clients who value
high accuracy and confidentiality.
Our specialties set us apart
in both quality and flexibility.
Asset management companies
Research paper (equity, bond, FX, alternatives, economy, etc.), whitepaper, and prospectus, etc.
Hedge fund
Performance reports, pitch books, and shareholder proposals to management
Media company
Money Insider, Business Insider
Corporation
Financial statement including overseas subsidiaries
150+
Number of companies with which we have provided our services
*Including those via partner companies
20 years+
Proven track record
24/7
Flexible support
The translation landscape is changing rapidly, with AI and machine translation improving by the day.
Yet determining who the audience is, what must be conveyed, and how to express it within the right context remains a task only humans can perform. This is especially true in finance and IR, where domain expertise and an understanding of how investors think are essential.
At PIFA Partners, our translators and reviewers bring hands-on financial experience, enabling us to transform complex information into language that resonates with investors. Our mission goes beyond producing translations—we refine structure, clarify intent, and propose improvements that strengthen our clients’ communications. We aim to be a partner that enhances your voice, not merely a service that converts text from one language to another.
We are not just translators, but "communication experts" who understand the financial context and will continue to support our clients' communications.
Translation is a communication bridge that connects companies and investors
"Building a bridge between finance and language"
Representative Katsura Nakayama
Customer testimonials
Below are testimonials from clients who have engaged our services.
Their attentive service gave me complete peace of mind.
Although it was our first time working with them, they quickly grasped our intentions and delivered a high-quality translation ahead of the deadline. Their precise handling of technical terminology also gave us complete peace of mind.
Listed company
Quality you’ll want to share with others
I have used several translation companies, but PIFA Partners stands out for its deep understanding of financial context and its ability to offer investor-focused suggestions on expression. I look forward to continuing to use their services.
Asset manager in U.S.
Blogs
The latest trends in translation
and IR/Book of the Month
We are sharing our knowledge.
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