Japan

Liquidity Risk

BOJ Warns on Banks’ Overseas Exposures

By Samuel Riding | 24/01/2017

Deputy governor urges caution despite sufficient liquidity to meet rising funding costs.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan FSA to Allow JPX to Use Fintech

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Move aims to further explore technology applications, enhance trading efficiency.

Market Risk

Japan Probing Banks’ Interest-rate Risk

By Samuel Riding | 16/12/2016

Yield on 10-year government bonds has swung into positive territory after Trump victory.

Capital Adequacy

Japan – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2016

Japanese regulators break from the pack on capital regulation, HFT and fintech.

Custody & Infrastructure

ECB, BOJ Tie-up on Blockchain

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2016

Central banks could start putting money into distributed ledger circulation.

Market Abuse

Japanese Regulator Recommends Morgan Stanley Fine

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2016

SESC suggests unit be fined $1.9mn for market manipulation including placing orders without intent to trade.

Cybersecurity

BOJ Governor Bank Warns of Fintech Challenge

By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

Haruhiko Kuroda cites issues including ‘obtaining information and maintain stability’.

Market Abuse

Japan to Introduce Corporate Disclosure Rules

By Samuel Riding | 04/12/2016

Measures will aim to prevent information leaks; follow censures of Deutsche, Credit Suisse.

Cybersecurity

Japan FSA Sets Out 2017 Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 01/12/2016

Regulator says to boost cybersecurity, fintech; examine HFT trading regulation.