Japan

Market Infrastructure

Mitsubishi UFJ CEO Outlines Regulatory Challenges

By Samuel Riding | 14/04/2016

Nobuyuki Hirano cites fintech, sovereign debt risk weightings and conduct among most pressing issues.

AML / KYC

Japan to Consult on ‘Dynamic Supervision’

By Samuel Riding | 14/04/2016

FSA commissioner says new regulatory approach will provide more comprehensive assessment of bank safety and soundness.

Market Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA to Review HFT

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2016

Regulator to review impact on market volatility and potential damage to value of listed companies.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Issues 2nd IBOR Review

By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016

Study finds most recommendations on governance, transparency and accountability have been implemented.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan to Switch Bitcoin Status from Commodity to Currency

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2016

Change will allow Bitcoin as a form of payment, exchange for legal tender.

Japan’s FSA Urges Banks to Draw up Negative Rate Action Plans

By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016

Regulator says regional banks should plan for impact of negative rates on securities investment.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Lifts Government Bond Sales Limits

By Samuel Riding | 17/02/2016

Central bank moves to ease stress in government securities market.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ to Closely Monitor Impact of Negative Rates

By Samuel Riding | 03/02/2016

Finance minister responds to concern about impact on domestic banks’ profitability.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Investigating HFT, Dark Pools

By Samuel Riding | 29/01/2016

Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission asks for details of brokerages’ HFT services.