Given the global nature of today’s markets, cross-border regulatory developments need to be conducted in a coordinated and efficient manner. Well regulated and stable finanical markets will play an important role in economic and business recovery. But there have been a number of recent examples of extraterritorial regulation from one country having a detrimental impact on this efficiency.
2014 IBA Japan Annual Bank GM Meeting, Address by FSA Deputy Director General & Reception
IBA Japan held its 9th Annual Bank GMs Meeting and Reception on May 29th at BNP Paribas, followed by a reception with over 100 guests. The main speaker was Mr. Kiyotaka Sasaki (Deputy Director General, Inspection Department, Financial Services Agency) who discussed the FSA's financial monitoring of foreign banks, including areas of recent regulatory focus and the future direction of monitoring.
Kikuo Iwata: Quantitative and qualitative monetary easing and Japan's recent economic and financial developments
At a Newspaper Editorial Writers' meeting on 26 May 2014, Mr. Kikuo Iwata, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan gave an overview of the monetary easing policy introduced by the Bank of Japan last year. He explained the basic thinking behind the policy and described the relationship between the BoJ's monetary policy and the growth strategy being implemented by the government.
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Japan must look abroad to fill labor gap: commerce chairman
Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Akio Mimura discusses importance of recruiting foreign talent for the workforce in Japan.
http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/Economy/Japan-must-look-abroad-…
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International Financial Law Review 2013: Guide to Japan
The IFLR 2013 Guide to Japan includes an article about the International Bankers Association of Japan (IBA Japan) and the newly-established Japan Financial Markets Council (JFMC).
Paul Hunter, Secretary General of IBA Japan, discusses the aims and priorities of the Association, highlights some of the challenges facing foreign financial firms doing business in Japan, and identifies some of the issues the Association will be focusing on in the coming year.
IBA Japan responds to the Financial Services Agency (FSA) consultation on short selling
IBA Japan submitted a response on the 31st of May to the FSA’s public consultation on the proposed short selling regulations. The new rules are expected to take effect from November 1, 2013.
The IBA Japan response highlights specific areas of exemption, suggests some consistency between various measures, and also seeks clarification on specific proposals.
IBA Japan response to Cabinet Secretariat's request for ideas to revitalise Japan
IBA Japan responds to the Cabinet Secretariat's request for issues that would help the revitilisation of Japan
BoJ Policy Board Member Takehiro Sato gives views on monetary policy to IBA Japan members
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.
http://www.boj.or.jp/en/announcements/press/koen_2014/data/ko140227a1.pdf