ESG initiatives Governance

Internal Control

Internal Control for Investment and Management

Internal Control for Investment and Management

United Urban entrusts its asset management of its properties to MRA in accordance with the Investment Trust Act. As shown in the below structure, by ensuring double and triple checks in decision-making for acquisition and disposal as well as management of assets, MRA pays full attention to transactions with its sponsor companies, etc. and other transactions that involve concerns regarding conflicts of interest.

Internal Control
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Investment Committee

Investment Committee

Member Chairman (1): President & CEO, MRA
Committee member (2): Non-executive Director, External expert (Attorney at Law)
Responsibility Resolve important asset management plans and policies empowered by the Board Meeting; Deliberate matters to be resolved by the Board Meeting.
Agenda Acquire and dispose specified properties (lands and buildings) for United Urban; Decide asset management plans for United Urban's properties
Requirements for the meeting/resolution Attendance of the external experts and more than half of members is required. The unanimous consent of the attendees is necessary for resolution. Interest related parties on relevant subjects are to be excluded on resolution.
Marubeni REIT Advisors, DFF Inc.

Compliance Committee

Compliance Committee

Member Chairman (1): CCO, MRA Committee member (3): President & CEO, MRA, General Manager of General Affairs Department, External expert (Attorney at Law)
Responsibility Deliberate on subjects not only on compliance but also broader matters such as professional standards and internal auditing and submit report to the board of directors in case suspicion or doubt is found
Agenda Deliberate investment decisions from the perspective of compliance; Response to acts that are, or may prove to be, problematic from the standpoint of the law, professional standards, etc.
Requirements for the meeting/deliberation Attendance of more than half of the members is required (Chairman or external expert must be present). In case that the external expert is absent, a separate meeting should be held in advance for comments and report for the external expert.
Marubeni REIT Advisors, DFF Inc.

Approach to Prevention of Money Laundering, Etc.

Approach to Prevention of Money Laundering, Etc.

MRA, the asset management company of United Urban, recognizes the importance of preventing money laundering and funding contributing to terrorism and proliferation of weapons for mass destruction (hereinafter referred to as “money laundering, etc.), and we have stipulated regulations relating to compliance with the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.

We contribute to the sound maintenance and development of the financial system by preventing ourselves and our customers, employees, etc. from being involved in or drawn into money laundering, etc.

Development of Internal Control System

With regard to developing an internal control system for the purpose of preventing money laundering, etc. MRA adheres to all related laws and regulations applicable to our business and performs the following actions properly for a diligent internal control:

  • Developing organization/rules for preventing money laundering, etc.
  • Comprehensively informing officers and employees about the importance of prevention of money laundering, etc. and the role of each individual through guidance, training, etc.
  • Conducting inspections of the status of compliance with laws and regulations associated with our business, and pursuing continuous system improvement based on the inspection results

Implemented Actions

MRA complies with all applicable laws, regulations, etc. concerning the prevention of money laundering, etc.

MRA eliminates customers and transactions related to money laundering, etc.

MRA develops an appropriate system concerning the prevention of money laundering, etc. and carries out the following:

  • Specification and assessment of risks in a timely and proper manner and organization adjustment based on the assessment results.
  • Customer management measures such as filtering before transactions, reviews upon transactions and monitoring after transactions.
  • Notification of suspicious transactions
  • Addition of the anti-money laundering clause to the fixed form of lease contract.
Marubeni REIT Advisors, DFF Inc.