New FRC Chairman Aizawa meets reporters

New FRC Chairman Aizawa meets reporters

TOKYO, Japan - New Financial Reconstruction Commission Chairman Hideyuki Aizawa speaks to reporters at the commission office in Tokyo on July 30 after attending his attestation ceremony at the Imperial Palace. Aizawa replaced Kimitaka Kuze, who resigned after coming under heavy fire for receiving benefits from Mitsubishi Trust & Banking Corp. and condominium developer Daikyo Inc.

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