Ms. Jee-Young Yang from Aon Hewitt gave a presentation to IBA Japan members outlining strategies for improving employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, employer brand and culture to drive high performance and attract top talent.
Professor Matsuo discussed fundamental principles of the Banking Act which governs business of foreign bank branches licensed in Japan. He also touched upon recent regulatory changes that affect foreign banks.
S&P bank analysts from the US and Europe examined structural reforms, including the implications of banking union in the EU and Volker rule in the US, and the impact of FSB & Basel decisions. They assessed the likely impact and key risks from global regulatory developments on the credit and stability of the US and European banking system.
The BoJ has embarked over the last year on a massive programme of monetary easing and inflation targeting to help revive the Japanese economy. It also has introduced a number of infrastructure initiatives. In his presentation to IBA Japan members, BoJ Policy Board Member Takehiro Sato gave an overview of the Bank’s strategy and shared his thoughts on the future direction of monetary policy.
Professor Osaki discussed measures recommended by the Financial System Council Working Group on the Provision of Risk Moneys to New and Growth Enterprises in December 2013, including facilitating smooth financing of listed companies by shortening the waiting period for public offerings, and streamlining the large shareholder reporting regime for the benefit of issuers as well as investors. He also covered the discussions on the framework for public offerings at various working groups at the JSDA and the TSE.
