JAPAN

Market Infrastructure

Japan, Canadian Regulators Sign MoC on CCP Supervision

By Editors | 10/07/2024

The MoC will enhance cooperation in the supervision of cross-border clearing agencies operating as CCPs in Ontario and Japan.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Defunct Crypto Exchange Mt Gox Starts Repaying Creditors

By Editors | 09/07/2024

Mt. Gox was forced to close in 2014 after a major hack. Creditors have waited 10 years for repayments, which are now expected to be completed within 90 days.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Issues Update on Granular Data Reporting Initiative

By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2024

The FSA and BOJ started collecting granular data in a phased manner in fiscal 2023. Full-scale data collections will start in March 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan: More Investors Sue MUFG Unit Over Credit Suisse AT1 Losses

By Editors | 01/07/2024

The lawsuit brings the number of plaintiffs in similar cases against Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities to over 100.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Approves Four Comparability Determinations for Foreign Jurisdictions

By Editors | 26/06/2024

Certain swap dealers in Japan, Mexico, the EU, and UK can satisfy certain US capital and financial reporting requirements by complying with home country rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Mizuho Seeking Approval to Establish China Securities Unit

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2024

The CSRC has officially accepted an application from Mizuho seeking the establishment of a securities company in China.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Orders MUFG Units to Correct Control Deficiencies

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2024

The MUFG units breached Japan’s “firewall” regulations by sharing non-public client information without authorisation, the FSA said.

Sanctions

Japan Foreign Ministry Announces New Russia Sanctions

By Editors | 22/06/2024

The new measures include a prohibition on exports to 14 entities based in Russia, as well as companies based in China, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

AML / KYC

Japan Announces New Measures to Combat Fraud and Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 21/06/2024

The measures include obligations for social media companies, internet service providers, telecoms companies and financial institutions.