Published Top Executive Interview Tie-up Article by "J-FLEC x FP Association of Japan"

The Financial Literacy and Education Promotion Organization (J-FLEC) (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Satoshi Ando) and the Financial Planners Association of Japan (FP Association of Japan) (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Toshiharu Shirane) have published an interview article between Chairman Satoshi Ando of J-FLEC and Chairman Toshiharu Shirane of the FP Association of Japan as a tie-up project on "Jinjibu of Japan," Japan's largest portal site for HR professionals.

Under the theme "Realizing a Nation of Asset Management Begins with Human Capital Management by HR," this article features both chairmen discussing why financial literacy education is indispensable for companies today. It explains educational approaches for HR managers and executives interested in promoting human capital management and employee financial well-being.

Article Details

* "Jinjibu of Japan" is one of Japan's largest portal sites for HR and management personnel, operated by HR Vision Co., Ltd.

Article Details

Title:

"Realizing a Nation of Asset Management Begins with Human Capital Management by HR – The Future of Financial and Economic Education Envisioned by J-FLEC and the FP Association of Japan"

URL: https://jinjibu.jp/article/detl/tieup/4081/

Table of Contents:

1. The Establishment and Mission of Our Organizations – J-FLEC and the FP Association of Japan Working Together as One Public and Private Sector

2. Financial Literacy Education for All Generations – Turning "Knowledge" into "Action"

3. The True Value of the FP Certification and the Neutrality of the "J-FLEC Certified Advisor"

4. The Ideal Vision for "Japan's Financial and Economic Education," Unparalleled in the World

5. Human Capital Management and the Role of HR – The "Mismatch" with Training Employees Truly Desire

6. The Future Brought by the Comprehensive Agreement. Spreading Nationwide Through Role Allocation

About the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement between J-FLEC and the FP Association of Japan

J-FLEC aims to "promote the teaching and guidance necessary for acquiring and utilizing knowledge related to finance or economics that contributes to the appropriate use of financial services." The FP Association of Japan works to "promote the importance of financial planning and support the asset formation of citizens."

J-FLEC and the FP Association of Japan concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement in March 2026 with the aim of "further promoting financial and economic education," establishing a cooperative framework for the stable asset formation of citizens and the improvement of financial literacy.

Photo: Chairman Shirane of the FP Association of Japan (left) and Chairman Ando of J-FLEC (right) at the signing of the agreement.

Main Cooperation Items:

1. Matters concerning the promotion and enlightenment of financial and economic education

Mutual cooperation regarding various events, seminars, and individual consultations hosted or co-hosted by J-FLEC and the FP Association of Japan (headquarters and branches).

2. Matters concerning the joint utilization of educational materials and content

Utilization of information, knowledge, and research results pre-approved by J-FLEC or the FP Association of Japan in educational materials and content for citizens.

3. Promotion of measures to support asset formation

Support for the stable asset formation of citizens and promotion of measures in accordance with the basic policy based on Article 82 of the "Act on the Development of an Environment for the Provision and Utilization of Financial Services, etc."