Past Events

Recent developments in international and Japanese anti-money laundering regulations

The globalization of the financial system, advancements in communications and transportation facilitate the movement and concealment of criminal proceeds on an unprecedented scale. Recognizing the need for more effective countermeasures against these illicit activities, international regulators are implementing new regulations and guidelines for financial institutions to enhance their risk management framework.

Mr. Yamazaki from KPMG will give an overview of the current state of the international anti-money laundering regulatory environment and the Japanese perspective.

The presentations will also cover the latest developments in key areas including:

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recent developments. Practical suggestions for an effective BSA/AML compliance function. Other related topics including ‘My Number’ and Client Risk Scoring.

Big Data Trends in Japan

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN JAPANESE

Dr. Keiichiro Nakagawa, Executive VP, NTT Data Mathematical Systems Inc.

Mr. Yuichiro Sato, Manager, NTT Data Corp.

Mr. Takuya Miyamoto, Manager, NTT Data Corp.

Big data has given businesses a window into valuable streams of information from customer purchasing habits to inventory status. Three experts from NTT Data will give a presentation on some key aspects around Big Data Trends with particular attention to the financial services industry. Topics will include:

General trends on Business Analytics and Business Intelligence; Social Media Analysis; Big Data marketing for financial sector and Fraud Detection on Internet Banking.

 

Open to: All staff of IBA Japan member firms. Free of charge

(Attendance limits will be set if demand exceeds capacity – Please register by Wednesday 27 May 2015)

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN JAPANESE

Cybersecurity - The global and Japanese Regulatory landscapes

John Milne, Director, Financial Services Group, Ernst&Young

Cyber threats are an increasingly relevant issue, and therefore, companies need to be prepared with a more strategic approach to tackle these risks.

An expert from Ernst&Young will share both his business and regulatory perspectives on cybersecurity. Topics will include:

Current developments in the regulatory landscape across the UK, Europe and US, including CBEST and a comparison with the current Japanese regulatory framework; Case studies outlining strengths and weaknesses in company responses to Cyber Security; How prepared financial sector firms are to counter cyber threats;

 

Open to: All staff of IBA Japan member firms. Free of charge

(Attendance limits will be set if demand exceeds capacity – Please register by Wednesday May 20, 2015)

Casino Legalization in Japan: Opportunities and Challenges for Financial Institutions

Mr. Keiichi Aritomo, Partner, Ms. Junko Ito, Director, Mr. Ian Novick, Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers Japan

Casinos have been very successful in Singapore and Macau, and there are now steps in Japan to legalize casinos and capture a share of this market in Asia.Many Japanese and overseas players are actively looking to participate in this new initiative which presents an interesting opportunity for financial institutions operating in Japan. Experts from PwC will share their perspectives on the status of the approval, the opportunities and the risks for financial institutions in Japan.

Topics will include:

An overview of the Casino legalization movement in Japan. What casino legalization means to various financial sectors (e.g., wholesale banking, wealth management, leasing, insurance, cash management and payment). Points of consideration when engaging in casino related businesses.

 

Open to: All staff of IBA Japan member firms. Free of charge

(Attendance limits will be set if demand exceeds capacity – Please register by Monday 20 April 2015)