Brian Polk from PwC's global FS Regulation team reviewed key, recent global developments - primarily from the G20/FSB, European regulators and the US.
Keisuke Yorihiro (PwC Japan's regulatory leader) then provided further insight into how these global themes are being prioritised in Japan.
Mr. Saito held a practical session on regulatory management, focusing on recent regulatory dynamics, major expectations on internal controls, and practical measures for IBA Japan member firms dealing with regulators.
Mr. Saito held a practical session on regulatory management, focusing on recent regulatory dynamics, major expectations on internal controls, and practical measures for IBA Japan member firms dealing with regulators.
Former BOJ’s Executive Director Mr. Yamamoto gave an overview of BCP in the Japanese financial industry. Two specialists from NTT DATA provided an introductory discussion of backup site issues and BCP.
Mr. Toshitomo Imai, Deputy Director, Policy and Legal Division, Planning and Coordination Bureau, Financial Services Agency gave members an overview of the new uniform taxation regime on financial transactions, starting from January 2016.
On Friday, 12 July, Mr. Suto from Ernst & Young Shinnihon Tax gave a presentation to IBA Japan members on recent developments in the tax system, in Japan and abroad, and their impact on foreign financial institutions. Over 30 staff from IBA Japan member firms attended this information forum.
On June 26, 2013, Mr. Suzuki gave IBA Japan members an overview of the SESC inspection policy guidelines, which are the basis for the SESC’s inspections in 2013-14. Nearly 40 staff from IBA Japan member firms attended this presentation.
