JAPAN

Enforcement

FSA Japan Launches Probe into Cross-Shareholdings Disclosures

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2024

The FSA will investigate whether 4,000 listed companies are transparently and accurately reporting their strategic shareholdings.

BOJ Pledges No Rate Hikes While Markets are “Unstable”

By Editors | 08/08/2024

BOJ’s recent rate hike prompted a significant unwinding of the Japanese yen carry trade which fueled a rout in global stock markets.

ESG / Sustainability

CBI Develops Transition Strategy Toolkit for Japanese Firms

By ESG Investor | 03/08/2024

The new resource follows the ICMA’s thematic guidelines and TCFD disclosure requirements, aiming to help Japanese firms develop transition plans.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Raises Interest Rate to Highest Level Since 2008

By Editors | 01/08/2024

The BOJ also said it would gradually reduce its monthly bond buying from JPY 6 trillion to JPY 3 trillion by Q1 2026.

Japan, Netherlands Sign MoC on Banking Supervision

By Editors | 31/07/2024

Japan’s FSA and the Dutch central bank agree to cooperate and exchange information necessary for the supervision of banks that operate in both jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Seeking More Foreign Participation in JGB Market

By Editors | 31/07/2024

The government reportedly plans to designate brokerage firms to work on outreach activities to attract overseas investors into the JGB market.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Bourse to Explore Smaller Investment Units for Stock Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2024

The TSE has established a study group that will explore measures to make it easier for individual investors to participate in the stock market.

Sanctions

Japan Imposes First Sanctions Against Israelis in West Bank

By Editors | 24/07/2024

Japan designated four Israeli settlers involved in violent acts against Palestinians as targets for asset freezing measures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Firm Gate.io Leaves Japanese Market to Comply With Law

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/07/2024

Gate.io said it has stopped opening new accounts for Japanese residents and will remove Japanese language support.