J-SOX Readiness: Potential Impact and U.S. SOX Lessons Learned

Corporate Conference
Thursday, February 22
3:30 – 6:30 pm

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Panelists
Dominick R. Sabella, Senior Vice President & Group Head, Comptrollers Group, Headquarters for the Americas, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
Yasumi Taniguchi, Managing Director, ERM and Internal Audit Practice, Protiviti Japan Co., Ltd.
Alice Young, Partner & Chair, Asia Pacific Practice, Kaye Scholer LLP

Moderator
William Holstein, Editor-in-Chief, Directorship

The “Financial Instruments and Exchange Law” (commonly referred to as J-SOX) became law on November 8, 2006. The Japanese law now mandates that TSE listed companies, their subsidiaries and affiliates become compliant for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2008. The J-SOX requirements are incorporated in the legislative draft which covers new enactments of, and amendments to, various laws related to financial instruments and SEC Laws.  Our panel of experts will discuss the ramifications for potentially affected businesses and provide insights on a range of topics including the new Japanese Reforms; the requirements of J-SOX; the potential impact on U.S. based subsidiaries and affiliates of Japanese companies; lessons learned from SOX efforts; and suggested approaches toward compliance.

Agenda
3:30 – 4 pm   Registration
4 – 5:30         Panel presentations and Q&A
5:30 – 6:30    Reception

Admission: This is a free event open to the public and seating is available on a first come, first served basis.  All registrations and cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event.  Substitutions are welcome.  Register for this event online below or contact Tomoko Okuno at (212) 715-1247 or [email protected].