Japan

Structural Regulation

Myanmar Sees Delay in Stock Exchange Launch

By Editors | 23/05/2014

The opening of a stock exchange in Myanmar may be delayed due to difficulty in recruiting skilled people for jobs at the exchange and finding companies that could qualify to list on the market.

Structural Regulation

Japan’s Economy Needs ‘Super Regional Banks,’ Says LDP

By Editors | 22/05/2014

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will urge government to establish “super regional banks” to help revitalize the economy during the nation’s unorthodox bid to beat deflation.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Assist in Drafting Myanmar’s Stock Exchange Regulations

By Editors | 06/05/2014

The Japanese Ministry of Finance will help draw the regulations for the Stock Exchange Commission in Myanmar, said a Myanmar finance official.

Structural Regulation

Japan Regulator, US CFTC to Cooperate on Regulated Entities Cross-Border Oversight

By Editors | 11/03/2014

The Financial Services Agency of Japan and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission sign a memorandum of cooperation on supervision of regulated entities.

Cryptocurrency

Japan’s Financial Authorities Refuse to Intervene in Bitcoin Case

By Editors | 25/02/2014

Japanese financial authorities decline to take responsibility for the crypto-currency.

Market Abuse

Japan Regulator Seeks to Penalise Foreign Firm for Stock Manipulation

By Editors | 18/02/2014

The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission seeks to penalise Select Vantage Inc. for stock manipulation.

Trading & Investment

Japan Brokers Seek Revamp on Savings Accounts

By Editors | 11/02/2014

Japanese brokers are urging the regulator to revamp a scheme that waives taxes on investments of up to 1 million yen for five years.

Capital Adequacy

Basel May Dim Japan Megabank Shareholder Hopes for Dividend Payout

By Editors | 06/02/2014

Stricter capital rules under Basel III guidelines may curb the ability of Japan’s biggest banks to raise dividend payout to investors in the future.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Regulator Urges Smaller Banks to Mull Mergers

By Editors | 28/01/2014

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has told regional banks to consider mergers and other tie-ups as part of medium- to long-term management strategies.