ACCJ: Advocacy

Advocacy

The ACCJ supports the collective interests of its members by proposing changes to improve the environment for international businesses in Japan. Through an active advocacy program, the ACCJ represents these interests to both the Japanese and American governments. The ACCJ also contributes to the shaping of public opinion through its relations with fellow business organizations, academics and think tanks, the press, and others.

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 the Japanese government agenda.

ACCJ members who have an idea for a Viewpoint, would like to get involved in generating one, or just want more information on Viewpoints, are encouraged to contact the External Affairs Department (03) 3433-7358.

　Viewpoints

	Renewed Commitment to Expanding Foreign Direct Investment into Japan Needed to Reinvigorate Japan’s Economy Foreign Direct Investment Committee
	Ensure Equal Treatment and Rationalization of Gaiben Administration Legal Services Committee, Practice Liberalization Subcommittee
	Public Comment Process More Transparency Needed Legal Services Committee and Practice Liberalization Subcommittee
	The Government of Japan Should be Inclusive in the Detailed Formulation of Japan's Climate Policy Environmental Committee
	Take Measures to Facilitate Domestication of Foreign Company Japan Branches ACCJ Financial Services Forum
	Revise Portfolio and Business Transfer Provisions Under Japan's Insurance Business Law Insurance Committee
	Extend Japanese Tax Exemption for Nonresidents to Corporate Bond Interest Taxation Committee, Foreign Direct Investment Committee, and ACCJ Financial Services Forum
	Revise Regulatory System For Soliciting And Explaining Privately Offered Foreign Investment Funds To Financial Institution Investors And Other Qualified Investors Investment Management Committee
	Implement Effective Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Measures Banking and Finance Committee
	Ensure the Viability of the Policyholders Protection Corporation Insurance Committee
	Joint Statement Urging Expeditious Extension of the Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carry Forward Period and Revival / Extension of NOL Carry Back
	Reform Rules for Defined Contribution Pension Plans Investment Management Committee
	ACCJ-Nippon Keidanren Joint Statement calling for a U.S.-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
	Prevent Consumer Confusion Over Carbon Footprints by Ensuring Global Harmonization and Avoiding Government Certification of Numerical Consumer Product Labels Toiletries, Cosmetics and Fragrance Committee, Environmental Committee, and Retail Committee
	Ensure a Level Playing Field between Regulated Kyosai and FSA-Regulated Insurance Suppliers Insurance Committee
	Enhance Investment and Stimulate Economic Recovery Through Extension of the Net Operating Loss Carry-Forward Period Foreign Direct Investment Committee, ACCJ Financial Services Forum, Taxation Committee
	Sustain Economic Growth Through Measures To Ensure Liquidity for the Corporate Sector Banking and Finance Committee
	Achieve Transparency in the Rulemaking Process Through Greater Access to and Participation in Shingikai Legal Services Committee
	Expansion of the Legal Profession is Critical for Judicial System Reform Legal Services Committee
	Improve Shareholder Voting Access and Disclosure to Enhance Corporate Governance and Boost the Credibility of Japan’s Public Markets Foreign Direct Investment Committee
	ACCJ Supports Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Pricing Reforms that Promote Innovation Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee
	Increase Focus on Prevention, Early Detection and Wellness in Japan’s Health Care Policy Healthcare Committee

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