A employment seminar was held online on the 4th to let local banks know the role they play, such as supporting local businesses that continue to face severe conditions with the new coronavirus.
The seminar was held by the Second Association of Regional Banks, which has 37 regional banks nationwide, and the Financial Services Agency, and about 90 university students participated online.
At the beginning, Chairman Yoshi Nishikawa of the Second Association of Regional Banks said, "With the relaxation of regulations, local banks can do things that they couldn't do before, such as regional trading companies and fintech-related businesses that integrate finance and IT. The number of stages in which bank employees can play an active role will increase at once. "
He then explained that a FSA official explained that the regulations had been relaxed to make it easier for regional banks to start new businesses aimed at regional support in order to revitalize SMEs affected by the new corona.
In a group discussion with university students, young employees emphasized that there are more issues in rural areas than in urban areas, and that they have the opportunity to solve regional issues on their own from a young age, which makes them feel rewarding. ..
Regarding the aim of this seminar, Mr. Ryushi Shinhata, Chief of the Second Division of the Financial Services Agency Bank, said, "By disseminating information that the regional banks can do more work for the region, we will find employment for the students. I would like you to consider it as one of the options for. "