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    Sanctions

    Japan Preparing to Ramp Up Sanctions on North Korea, Russia

    By Editors | 26/11/2024

    Officials are said to be particularly concerned about North Korean troop deployments to Russia and the implications for peace and security in the region.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Using AI to Streamline Operations and Improve Efficiency

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/11/2024

    The FSA introduced a system that can quickly search through documents held by different departments and then summarise their contents.

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    MUFG Bank Faces Fallout Over Theft by Former Employee

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/11/2024

    Over four and a half years, a manager opened the safety deposit boxes of approximately 60 people and stole their assets.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan’s FSA to Introduce Lighter Regulations for Crypto Brokers

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/11/2024

    The FSA is exploring the creation of a new “intermediary business” with lighter regulations for enterprises handling cryptocurrency and stablecoins.

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    Japan Announces $250B Economic Stimulus Package

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/11/2024

    The stimulus package includes increases to the annual income tax free threshold in order to boost disposable incomes.

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    Japan’s FSA Finalises Recommendations for VC Industry

    By Thisanka Siripala | 14/11/2024

    The recommendations focus on elevating VC governance standards to attract more capital into startups from institutional investors.

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    Enforcement

    Nomura Asked to Probe Attempted Murder Case Involving Ex-Employee

    By Editors | 12/11/2024

    The FSA has asked Nomura to review the incident and analyse its root cause and background, and come up with solutions.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Japan FSA to Relax Rules on Proprietary Trading Systems – Report

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/11/2024

    The FSA plans to ease trading volume caps which restrict proprietary trading systems from employing auction-based trading methods.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan to Introduce New Legislation to Safeguard Crypto Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 08/11/2024

    Legislation will require foreign-based crypto exchanges facing financial distress to maintain crypto assets belonging to domestic investors in Japan.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Japan FSA Proposes to Open Access to Foreign Financial Services

    By Thisanka Siripala | 08/11/2024

    Currently, Japanese investors face certain restrictions when accessing foreign financial platforms. A proposed amendment will change this.

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