Changes to Japan’s defined contribution pension legislation - Americas

Register for this English-language, 90-min webinar with EY professionals who will explain upcoming changes to Japanese legislation on defined contribution (DC) pensions. As one of the fastest-aging countries in the world, corporate pensions remain an important part of the total rewards package in Japan. With declining birth rates shrinking Japan’s working population, older workers are being encouraged to remain in employment beyond the normal retirement age. In parallel, to ease the rising pressure on the social security system, the government is set to pass an amendment to DC legislation in the next year or two. 

The changes are expected to align corporate DC plans with commonly adopted international standards. However, depending on the design of existing DC and retirement packages, there could be an unexpected financial impact on plan sponsors who fail to prepare for these changes.

Offered solely in English, this webinar offers an international audience with a rare opportunity to understand the impact of these changes.

Who Should Attend: 
Professionals in global total rewards, compensation and benefits, pension managers, and anyone with similar oversight responsibilities should join this webinar to learn about general employment and retirement trends in Japan, details of the upcoming changes, and how plan sponsors should respond to them.

Agenda:
・Introduction (five minutes)
・Employment and pension landscape in Japan (20 minutes)
・How is Japan’s DC law changing? (30 minutes)
・How should plan sponsors respond to these changes? (25 minutes)

Panelist:
Shintaro Kitano
Associate Partner, EY Strategy & Consulting Co., Ltd.

Joining the global EY organization in 2025, Shintaro Kitano focuses on corporate pension advisory services. With a career in professional services spanning three decades, he has advised numerous Japanese and overseas clients on corporate pension challenges. Prior to joining EY, he worked at leading advisory firms in the sector where he both gained experience and occupied leadership roles in pension consulting, cross-border M&A advisory, as well as global account management. A graduate of Imperial College London, he began his career as a pension actuary in the UK and is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

Date and Time:
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
 04:00 p.m. – 05:30 p.m. EST / 01:00 p.m. – 02:30 p.m. PST

* Registration Deadline:
Monday, 12 January 2026
08:00 p.m. EST / 05:00 p.m. PST

Cost: Free
Language: English
Organizer: EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.

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Contact
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