What are the most significant cases and/or transactions that you have been involved in over the past year?

Societe Generale was established to promote the development of trade and industry in France and is now one of the leading European financial service groups.   Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, we combine financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with strategy of sustainable growth and committed to the positive transformations of society and the economy.   Our group has a leading role in Japan for building greener and more inclusive development models and enabling the emergence of new drivers of sustainable growth.  Our legal team is always challenging for successful achievements of Societe Generale’s innovative ESG projects under the legal environment in Japan.

Based on your experience, what is the key to collaborating successfully with business partners?

At Societe Generale, we respect the culture of transparent and proactive discussions with each other and make it clear to understand the  stakeholder’s expectations.  We are sharing common business goals to achieve in our franchise in Japan and committed to our success.    

Which political, economic or regulatory changes have impacted your work the most in the past year? 

Almost every year, investment banks are facing a significant volume of regulatory changes globally to establish more stable and sustainable financial markets.   We commit our contribution to establish better financial markets together over the glove and always make every efforts to achieve it.