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 

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