Impact of New Regulations on IFA Contract Structures
First written in FY2021. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
24 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「If amendments to laws or regulations require the employment of registered sales representatives, or if an IFA is deemed a "worker" rather than an independent sole proprietor, it may become difficult to continue the business under the current contract structure. Because changing the contract structure with IFAs would constitute a change affecting the foundation of the Group's business model, it may affect the Group's financial position and operating results.」
The Group continues to identify regulatory risk to its business model, which is based on IFAs operating as sole proprietors under service agreements. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「If amendments to laws or regulations require the employment of registered sales representatives, or if an IFA is deemed a "worker" rather than an independent sole proprietor, it may become difficult to continue the business under the current contract structure. Because changing the contract structure with IFAs would constitute a change affecting the foundation of the Group's business model, it may affect the Group's financial position and operating results.」
The Group continues to identify regulatory risk to its business model, which is based on IFAs operating as sole proprietors under service agreements. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「If amendments to laws or regulations require the employment of registered sales representatives, or if an IFA is deemed a "worker" rather than an independent sole proprietor, it may become difficult to continue the business under the current contract structure.」
The Group continues to identify regulatory risk to its business model, which is based on IFAs operating as sole proprietors under service agreements. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「If amendments to laws or regulations require the employment of registered sales representatives, or if an IFA is deemed a "worker" rather than an independent sole proprietor, it may become difficult to continue the business under the current contract structure.」
Risk concerning the legal basis of the IFA model, which is based on service agreements.