Past Events

Compensation and Beyond: Japan Compensation and HR Trends

Yu Hashikura and Linda Haas from Towers Watson gave an overview of expected changes in salary movement and review practices in Japan. The presentation featured an analysis of key points of particular interest to financial firms, including HR trends, variable pay trends, and challenging issues in the financial services industry.

Human Resources  

Flexible employment: challenges, statutory requirements and practical viewpoints

Mr. Hideki Thurgood Kano from Anderson Mori & Tomotsune gave an overview of the legal and practical considerations surrounding unilateral dismissal, focusing on:

An overview of the range of practices undertaken General trends (frequency of going to court, settlement trends, frequently seen risks) A comparison between foreign and Japanese financial services companies Legislative changes on the horizon
Human Resources  

Dodd-Frank, EMIR and FIEA: overview, comparison and future developments

Seiji Matsuzoe of White and Case gave to IBA Japan members an overview of the regulatory framework relating to OTC derivatives from a Japanese bank and financial institution perspective, including:

overview of Dodd-Frank Act and EMIR proposed or expected development in Japanese OTC derivative regulations comparison of Dodd-Frank Act, EMIR and FIEA
Legal/Regulatory  

Recent AML developments in Japan and globally

Ms. Hue Dang (Head of Asia, ACAMS) gave an overview of recent AML issues globally and outlined key points including:

•Key Issues from regulators and law enforcement agents
•Risk Assessment and other FI Expectations and Key Components of an Effective Risk-Based AML/CTF Compliance Program
•What to Expect in 2014
 
Mr. Masahiko Hibino (Head of Japan, ACAMS) highlighted recent AML developments and challenges in Japan.
Legal/Regulatory  

JSCC Client Clearing- an overview of the requirements and overall framework

Mr. Hirano gave an overview of the upcoming regulatory trends surrounding mandatory clearing and of the client clearing framework at the JSCC, as well as the necessary preparations for buy-side firms and firms with smaller operations considering becoming users (clients) of the client clearing services.

Legal/Regulatory