Compliance Framework, Internal Whistleblowing and Exclusion of Antisocial Forces
First written in FY2016. 8 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, from the perspective of maintaining and enhancing the AML/CFT framework, we newly formulated an "Implementation Plan for Effectiveness Verification of AML/CFT Measures" and established a framework for reporting progress to the Board of Directors.」
In addition to the existing operation of the Financial Crime Countermeasures Committee, established an effectiveness verification implementation plan and a system for reporting progress to the Board of Directors. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, with a view to further improving effectiveness, we formulated a separate "Annual Action Plan for AML/CFT Measures" for AML/CFT measures, which had previously formed part of the compliance action plan, and established a framework for reporting progress to the Board of Directors.」
In addition to monthly meetings of the Financial Crime Countermeasures Committee, formulated AML/CFT measures as a separate annual action plan and established a framework for reporting progress to the Board of Directors. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, in light of the enforcement of the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, we revised the Regulations for Handling the Internal Whistleblowing System. We added employees who had left the Bank within the previous 1 year to the scope of eligible whistleblowers and clarified the duties of personnel responsible for handling public interest whistleblowing, including that breaches of confidentiality are subject to criminal penalties, thereby establishing a system that whistleblowers can use with greater confidence and further strengthening the internal whistleblowing system.」
Revised the eligibility criteria and responsibilities of personnel under the internal whistleblowing system, specifically strengthening its effectiveness and protections for users. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「We are working to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of our AML/CFT framework, including by holding the Financial Crime Countermeasures Committee in principle every month.」
Continued strengthening the AML/CFT framework by holding the Financial Crime Countermeasures Committee in principle every month. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, based on the Consumer Affairs Agency's Guidelines for Private Businesses on Establishing and Operating Internal Whistleblowing Systems in Light of the Whistleblower Protection Act, we revised the Regulations for Handling the Internal Whistleblowing System to further strengthen the system.」
Strengthened the compliance and AML/CFT framework by revising the internal whistleblowing regulations and, in principle, holding the Financial Crime Countermeasures Committee monthly. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Amid growing international crime and terrorism threats and increasingly strong calls from the international community to eradicate the financing of crime and terrorism, we recognize the enhancement of measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing (collectively, "AML/CFT") as an urgent management priority. In fiscal 2018, we established the Financial Crime Countermeasures Office as a dedicated department to centrally oversee and manage AML/CFT and financial crime prevention measures, and are working to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of our AML/CFT framework.」
Established the dedicated Financial Crime Countermeasures Office in fiscal 2018 to centrally manage AML/CFT and financial crime prevention measures. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, we introduced an Anti-Money Laundering System and the Zengin Association's Anti-Social Forces Information Inquiry System, strengthening the framework for combating money laundering and excluding transactions with anti-social forces.」
Introduced an Anti-Money Laundering System and an Anti-Social Forces Information Inquiry System, thereby specifically strengthening the compliance framework. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, we expanded the contact points for the Compliance Hotline, enhancing the effectiveness of the internal whistleblowing system.」
Made a specific improvement to the internal whistleblowing system by expanding its contact points. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To ensure thorough compliance, the Risk Management Division serves as the Bank's central coordinating department. In accordance with the compliance action plan approved by the Board of Directors, it oversees compliance initiatives across the Bank and reports regularly to the Board on their implementation.」
Established mechanisms including the Risk Management Division, the Compliance Committee, a hotline, the Audit Division, and measures to exclude anti-social forces.