In his work with Promontory clients, Yasuhiko draws upon four decades of diverse experience in financial policy, supervision, and regulation. He spent the bulk of his career _ 36 years _ in managerial roles with the Japanese Ministry of Finance and the Financial Services Agency, where he was responsible for the inspection and supervision for international banks. He has 14 years of specialized experience in the legal and regulatory framework for Anti-Money-Laundering, Combatting Terrorist Financing, sanctions, and related issues. He is familiar with the Financial Action Task Force and the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions.