AIMA APAC Webinar: Changes to Regulation of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Japan
The Japanese Government has proposed amending the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA”). The proposed amendments to FEFTA has a number of implications for fund managers including reducing the pre-approval thresholds for foreign investments in designated sectors from 10% to 1%. In this webinar, our panel of experts will address the following topics:
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Overview of regulation of FDI in Japan
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Scope of proposed changes to FEFTA (adopted and proposed)
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Market reaction to change proposals
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Anticipated areas of exempted relief
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Potential impact on activist engagement in Japan
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Form 1 application (nuts and bolts) and review process by relevant Ministries
A recording of the webinar is now available here.
Speakers:
Christopher P. Wells, AIMA Japan ExCo Member, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Shinichiro Shiraki, AIMA Japan Co-Vice Chair, CEO & CIO, Akebono Asset Management
Shinichiro Shiraki, AIMA Japan Co-Vice Chair, CEO & CIO, Akebono Asset Management
Moderator:
Kher Sheng Lee, Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC and Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs, AIMA.