WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL BANKERS ASSOCIATION WEBSITE

 


Established in 1984 as an informal group of ten European commercial banks, the International Bankers Association's membership now counts more than 60 foreign commercial banks and securities firms in Japan, with more than 10,000 staff.

We seek to promote a strong and efficient financial sector in Japan by: sharing information and best practices among our members; pooling our members' resources for common goals; and offering a forum for the Japanese authorities to discuss measures to strengthen Japan's financial sector. 


 

**IBA SECRETARIAT RELOCATION**

 

On October 5, the IBA Secretariat relocated to Bank of America/Merrill Lynch’s headquarters in the Nihonbashi 1-chome Building.  Our new contact details are as follows:

 

International Bankers Association (IBA)

Nihonbashi 1-chome Bldg., 14F

1-4-1 Nihonbashi

Chuo-ku
Tokyo 103-0027

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Phone: (+81 3) 6225-2211

Fax: (+81 3) 3245-2010

Email: g-info@ibajapan.org

 

We thank Société Générale for hosting the Secretariat for the past 10 years.



 

UPCOMING AND RECENT INFORMATION FORUMS,
TRAINING PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Please note that you must be affiliated with one of our Member Institutions in order to be eligible to attend events.  <<Membership List>>

 

03-04-2010

Full Day Introduction in English to Compliance Issues for Foreign Banks
This course is for non-Japanese employees of foreign banks.  It will combine a text-based lecture with hands-on practical case studies to give participants an introduction to the legal, regulatory and compliance framework for foreign banks in Japan.

02-16-2010

The Health of the Japanese Banking Sector and Future Outlook

Mr. Hironari Nozaki, a top banking analyst at Citigroup Global Markets, will share his views on the current condition of the Japanese banking sector and the impact of regulatory tightening.

12-15-2009

Avoiding Fraud and Dealing with its Consequences

Mr. Dominic Roughton and Mr. David Gilmore, Partners in Dispute Resolution at Herbert Smith, offered their insights to an audience of 25 people on how to detect fraud and what to do when a fraud is discovered to minimize risk and maximize financial recovery.

11-30-2009

2009 IBA Annual General Meeting, Address by FSA Commissioner & Reception

The IBA held its 25th AGM at the Hotel Okura, welcoming over 70 senior executives from member firms. After the meeting there was a special address by FSA Commissioner Mikuniya, attended by over 150 people. The annual reception which followed was joined by 180 people and was an excellent opportunity for individuals from many sectors of the financial services community to discuss matters of common interest in an informal setting.

11-11-2009

MOF Briefing on Revisions to the Foreign Exchange Inspection Manual

Two foreign exchange examiners from the Ministry of Finance’s International Bureau gave a briefing to over 50 staff of IBA member firms on the recent revisions to the Foreign Exchange Inspection Manual.

10-29-2009

Compensation and Business Trends: Cost, Risk and Competitiveness
Two representatives from McLagan Japan discussed changes in compensation as a result of the financial crisis and offered their insights on cost saving measures, aligning risk and compensation, and the potential impact of international regulatory discussions on compensation design to 40 staff of IBA member firms.

10-21-2009
BOJ Presentation on Recent Financial Market Conditions

Mr. Hiroshi Nakaso, a top Bank of Japan official responsible for monetary affairs and financial markets, discussed market conditions and shared his views on unconventional monetary policies. Nearly 50 people attended.