Two local experts from PwC gave an overview of the recent tax reforms and new legislation affecting the tax cost for expatriate and local employees, focusing on:

Localization and recent trends
Tax audit trends
Trends in structuring and delivery of compensation
Increase on inheritance tax rates and its impact on moving senior level employees

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.