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JAPAN
Japan FSA Urges Banks to Provide M&A Support to Corporate Clients
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/09/2024
The FSA is asking FIs to develop internal expertise to help guide businesses through mergers and acquisitions, including for post-merger integration.
Enforcement
Japanese Insurers Under Microscope for 2.5m Data Breaches
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/09/2024
Four insurance agencies found leaks of personal information by employees to try and win business and encourage customers to switch providers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Calls for Lower Taxes on Crypto for Individuals
By Thisanka Siripala | 05/09/2024
The FSA says gains from trading and investing in crypto should be taxed at a 20% flat rate, the same as traditional financial assets.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan’s MUFG Bank to Enter Electricity Futures Market
By Thisanka Siripala | 04/09/2024
New approvals from TOCOM and JSCC allow MUFG Bank to offer clients trade execution and clearing services in the electricity futures market.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan FSA to Strengthen Monitoring of Financial Institutions
By Thisanka Siripala | 04/09/2024
The FSA’s priorities include a stronger focus on corporate governance, risk management, and the asset management reforms.
Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Bourse Secures New Partners for ‘TSE Asia Startup Hub’
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2024
Malaysia’s VentureTECH is among the firms participating in the TSE initiative, which seeks to attract IPOs from across the region.
Fintech / Regtech
JPX Launches New Data Portal to Facilitate Investor Decision-making
By Editors | 01/09/2024
The new “JPxData Portal” aims to make data on Japanese financial markets more accessible to both foreign and domestic investors.
AML / KYC
Japan Strengthens Measures to Prevent Fraudulent Use of Bank Accounts
By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2024
The FSA and National Police Agency have asked FIs to implement enhanced measures to prevent the fraudulent use of bank accounts.
Japan to Require Foreign Investment Reviews for More Industries
By Editors | 20/08/2024
Foreign investment in companies that produce machinery, equipment, parts, and materials used in semiconductor manufacturing will be subject to review.
Fintech / Regtech
Getting Your Ducks in a Row for APAC Rules Rewrites
By Priya Kundamal | 19/08/2024
DTCC’s Priya Kundamal discusses the lessons learned from markets that have implemented the first phase of changes to derivatives reporting rules.
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