ACCJ Advocacy

White Papers, Viewpoints, Public Comments & other advocacy documents.

 
 

LATEST ADVOCACY: ACCJ Principles on ai regulation

在日米国商工会議所（ACCJ）による AI 規制に関する原則の提言

ACCJ VIEWPOINTS - THE CHAMBER'S OFFICIAL POSITIONS

ACCJ Viewpoints are the core products of ACCJ Advocacy. An ACCJ Viewpoint is a brief paper, generated by a committee, that expresses the Chamber's official position on a specific issue. Viewpoints are primarily used to express opinions on current policies, policies under consideration by the Japanese and/or U.S. governments, and policies under discussion in bilateral or multilateral forums. They are also used to raise new concerns about issues not currently on stakeholders' agendas.

日本で婚姻の平等を確立することに　より人材の採用・維持の支援を

ヒューマンリソース・マネージメント委員会

日本の患者および医療従事者を守る　ために国際基準のサージカルスモークへの対策を

ヘルスケア委員会

薬用化粧品を含む化粧品広告における「体験談」を可能に

トイレタリー・化粧品・フレグランス委員会

外国籍上場投資信託の規制改革に 関する提言

投資運用委員会

基幹インフラのセキュリティ促進措置の　効果を確保し、産業のベストプラクティスを活用して日本の経済安全保障の包括的な　向上を

経済安全保障タスクフォース&セキュア・デジタル・インフラストラクチャー委員会

「資産所得倍増プラン」に際しての確定拠出年金（DC）制度改革への要望

投資運用委員会

保険消費者の選択と利便性のさらなる向上に向けた銀行窓販チャネルの 見直しを

保険委員会

フリーランスに係る取引適正化のための法制度の創設に際し、マルチステークホルダーでの十分な議論を

保険委員会 & 競争政策委員会

保険資本基準枠組の日本市場における特殊性に合わせた調整

保険委員会

共済等と金融庁監督下の保険会社の　間に平等な競争環境の確立を

保険委員会

欠損金の繰越期間の延⻑により　　　日本経済への投資の魅力を高める

税制委員会

キャッシュレス決済の領収書要件の 合理化により企業経費処理の効率化を

デジタルトランスフォーメーション　委員会

ACCJ WHITE PAPERS - THE CHAMBER'S OFFICIAL POSITIONS IN DETAIL

Consistent advocacy in support of positive change to the business environment in Japan is an integral part of the Chamber's operations. One way in which the Chamber achieves this is by producing White Papers on topics relevant to the current business landscape.

ACCJ White Papers are extended documents expressing in detail the Chamber's official position on a specific issue or on a broad range of issues. White papers are often the combined product of multiple committees or task forces.

To learn more about ACCJ White Papers, contact us at info@accj.or.jp.

Transforming Japan into a Global Asset and Wealth Management Leader

This ACCJ Financial Services Forum White Paper offers recommendations for Japan to transform Japan’s asset and wealth management industries and to revitalize Japan’s standing as a preeminent global financial center. The paper focuses on three pillars:

1. Accelerate progress on corporate governance reform

2. Reform the asset management industry to make Japan a leading asset management center

3. Increase individual investor participation and asset-based income.

Access the White Paper.

CHARTING A PATH FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE IN JAPAN

The ACCJ Healthcare Committee has issued a White Paper charting the path to sustainable healthcare in Japan. As the Japanese government moves to reform its healthcare system to address the challenges of demographic and social changes, the Committee has outlined four key actions to promote policies advancing innovation all areas of healthcare:

  1. Invest in Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment 

  2. Maximize the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care Delivery through New Advancements in Digital and Data Innovation

  3. Foster an Appropriate Innovation Policy and Explore New Models of Reimbursement

  4. Ensure the Financial Sustainability of Japan’s Healthcare System

ACCJ Principles on AI Regulation

The ACCJ Task Force on AI Regulation has issued six key principles for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in Japan. As the Government of Japan develops policy, it is important to maximize the benefits of AI while minimizing potential risks and further enhancing Japan’s attractiveness as a place for businesses to invest, innovate, and grow. The principles would:

  • Encourage innovation through risk-based regulation underpinned by science.

  • Align global standards, simplify compliance, and promote collaboration.

  • Ensure multi-stakeholder involvement and safety.

Japan Digital Agenda 2030

Japan Digital Agenda 2030 is a collaborative research effort, developed by American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and McKinsey & Company, that provides a ten-year road map for the digital transformation of Japan’s economy and society.

Read Japan Digital Agenda 2030.

ACCJ Principles for Promotion of Economic Security

The ACCJ proposes six principles to promote economic security, maximize the contributions of foreign firms underscoring their commitment to Japan, and further enhance Japan’s attractiveness as a place for business to invest, innovate, and grow.

ACCJ PUBLIC COMMENTS ON
​PROPOSED POLICY CHANGES

The ACCJ keeps a close watch on regulatory developments affecting member business interests and offers specific comments and recommendations on draft laws, ordinances, and policy reports through the Japanese government's public notification and comment system.

The system allows interested parties such as individuals, companies, and organizations to provide their written comments on proposed policy changes before they become law. ACCJ committees closely monitor ministry websites, coordinate the comment submission process, work with the ACCJ staff to arrange meetings between ACCJ members and government representatives, and track issues throughout the policy process.

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