10th October 2023

IBA Japan statement on areas for further improvement in the CDD regime in Japan

Background

IBA Japan member firms generally have AML/CFT policies based on their group standards. These standards are based upon globally accepted standards issued by FATF and other complementary standards like Wolfsberg.

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22nd April 2021

Abolish the Firewall Regulation

Abolish the Firewall Regulation

To regain its position as a major regional or global financial hub Japan must be bold and abolish its outdated firewall regulation

Background

Over the past 10 years there has been significant progress in updating financial regulations in Japan and as we know, further enhancements are planned.

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Clone of Chairman's Office test

Chairman: Philippe Avril

Philippe Avril

Philippe Avril is Chairman and a member of the Executive Committee of the International Bankers Association of Japan. He is the Chairman and Representative Director of BNP Paribas Securities (Japan) Limited and Chief Country Officer of BNP Paribas, Tokyo Branch.