Past Events

An Overview of the New “Tokyo Pro-Bond Market”

Mr. Tetsutaro Muraki, President, CEO, TOKYO AIM, Inc.

Mr. Muraki gave an overview of the “Tokyo Pro-Bond Market”, a new bond market for professional investors established under the revised FIEL. He discussed the legal structure of the bond market for professional investors; features of the “Tokyo Pro-Bond Market”; and the criteria for issuers.

Financial Markets 

Recent Compensation Trends & Issues

Mr. Steve Kusumi, Head of Japan, McLagan Partners Asia, Inc.

Mr. Kusumi gave an overview of recent compensation trends and issues affecting the foreign financial services industry in Japan. He discussed recent compensation trends globally and in Japan; the regulatory environment and implications for compensation; and other emerging drivers of compensation.

Financial Markets 

An SESC Inspector’s Perspective on Key Issues Related to the System Risk Management Framework

Mr. Masahiro Fujita, Senior Inspector, Inspection Division, SESC

Mr. Fujita will discuss the system risk management framework expected for financial instruments firms from the perspective of a senior SESC inspector. He will cover the scope of system risk management, the key focuses of the FSA Supervisory Guidelines and the SESC Inspection Manual, and issues related to system risk management which are frequently found in SESC inspections, including those often found at foreign firms.

Financial Sector Regulatory and Compliance Seminar

This training seminar provided insights into: recent regulatory dynamics at the FSA and SESC; new areas of focus and the regulatory intent; expectations of internal audit and how to respond; key control issues; and practical measures for IBA member firms to use in a regulatory inspection.

Training 

Financial Sector Regulatory and Compliance Seminar

This training seminar provided insights into: recent regulatory dynamics at the FSA and SESC; new areas of focus and the regulatory intent; expectations of internal audit and how to respond; key control issues; and practical measures for IBA member firms to use in a regulatory inspection.

Training 

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