Risk Management

Tokyo HQ (Japan Desk) – Groupwide risk approach

1. Risk Management Philosophy

ASIACOM Group applies a practical and proportional risk management framework tailored for cross-border trade. Our approach focuses on preventing avoidable issues, maintaining operational discipline, and supporting stable, long-term cooperation.

The Japan Desk (Tokyo HQ) is responsible for designing groupwide standards and ensuring consistent application across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Philippine desks.

2. Key Risk Areas

Our risk management covers the following categories:

Trade Documentation Risk

  • Accuracy of commercial documents
  • Consistency with Incoterms and contract structure
  • Checking operational instructions and signatures

Financial / Credit Risk

  • Basic counterparty assessment
  • Awareness of payment terms and exposure
  • Monitoring of delayed or abnormal communication

Logistics & Operational Risk

  • Shipment timing and carrier coordination
  • Document cut-off dates
  • Local regulation and customs considerations

Compliance / Ethical Risk

  • Anti-corruption and ethical conduct
  • Avoiding conflict of interest
  • Ensuring traceability of communication

3. Role of Tokyo HQ

The Japan Desk acts as the center for structuring and internal review. Major or sensitive trade cases are escalated to Tokyo HQ for risk assessment, documentation checks, or decision support.

  • Review of high-value or complex transactions
  • Preparation of structure notes and documentation guidelines
  • Consolidation of trade knowledge and risk cases

4. Desk Responsibilities

Hong Kong Desk

Handles day-to-day execution, documentation, and communication, while following HQ-issued risk guidelines.

Taiwan Desk

Supports regional coordination and ensures documentation follows groupwide standards.

Philippine Desk

Assists on research, project operations, and risk awareness for Southeast Asia-related cases.

All accident reports, irregular cases, or risk findings are escalated to Tokyo HQ for consolidation and group learning.

5. Contact Regarding Risk Matters

For risk-related questions or escalation, please reach Tokyo HQ via our Contact page.