Strengthening the Internal Control and Legal Compliance Frameworks
First written in FY2016. 4 of 8 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 2 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Each year, we formulate a compliance programme and conduct sound and appropriate business operations by developing internal control systems covering customer management, management and administrative guidance for sales offices, information management, and responses to antisocial forces, thereby working to prevent and detect violations of laws and regulations, other rules, and inappropriate transactions at an early stage. We also seek to enhance the ethical standards and compliance awareness of officers and employees through annual training to improve their capabilities and other compliance training.」
The company continues its internal control and compliance framework through annual formulation of the compliance programme, customer and information management, responses to antisocial forces, and training once a year. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Each year, we formulate a compliance programme and conduct sound and appropriate business operations by developing internal control systems covering customer management, management and administrative guidance for sales offices, information management, and responses to antisocial forces, thereby working to prevent and detect violations of laws and regulations, other rules, and inappropriate transactions at an early stage. We also seek to enhance the ethical standards and compliance awareness of officers and employees through annual training to improve their capabilities and other compliance training.」
The company continues its internal control and compliance framework, including annual formulation of the compliance programme and training once a year. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Each year, we formulate a compliance programme and conduct sound and appropriate business operations by developing internal control systems covering customer management, management and administrative guidance for sales offices, information management, and responses to antisocial forces, thereby working to prevent and detect violations of laws and regulations, other rules, and inappropriate transactions at an early stage. We also seek to enhance the ethical standards and compliance awareness of officers and employees through annual training to improve their capabilities and other compliance training.」
The company continues its compliance programme, internal control systems, and training for officers and employees, specifying annual programme formulation and training once a year. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「・The company has established a compliance programme and ensures compliance with applicable requirements. ・The company has established an Internal Audit Office under the direct control of the President and conducts internal audits focused primarily on operational audits. ・The company has established a self-reporting system, internal whistleblowing system, and other measures to prevent violations and detect them at an early stage. ・To respond firmly to unjust demands without yielding to organised crime groups or other antisocial forces, the company has established a Basic Policy on Antisocial Forces and Rules on Severing Relations with Antisocial Forces, and is severing such relationships in cooperation with external specialist organisations.」
In addition to the existing Code of Ethics, compliance programme, and internal audits, the company has specified a self-reporting system, internal whistleblowing system, and rules for severing relations with antisocial forces. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「・The company has established a Code of Ethics setting out the basic philosophy, basic policies, ethical code, and solicitation policy as specific standards of conduct to be followed by directors and employees. ・The company has established a compliance programme and ensures compliance with applicable requirements. ・The company has established an Internal Audit Office under the direct control of the President and conducts internal audits focused primarily on operational audits.」
The company has reconfirmed its internal control and compliance framework, including the Code of Ethics, compliance programme, and Internal Audit Office under the direct control of the President. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To achieve these objectives, we will strengthen our internal control and compliance frameworks and work to improve employee capabilities so that we can provide customers with even higher-quality services.」
Internal controls, compliance, and employee training are positioned as the foundation of customer service.