JAPAN

Enforcement

Japan FSA May Take Action Against MUFG Entities – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/06/2024

MUFJ Bank and two affiliated securities firms allegedly shared nonpublic client information without consent.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Directs Crypto Firm to Report on $300m Theft

By Editors | 06/06/2024

The FSA directed DMM Bitcoin to investigate and report on the cause of the theft. The government will monitor these efforts and “respond appropriately”.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Forms Group to Examine Carbon Market Infrastructure

By Editors | 06/06/2024

The new study group will examine the state of the infrastructure and market practices for carbon credit trading in Japan.

AML / KYC

Japan’s AML Landscape and the Need for Effective Governance

By Bradley Maclean | 03/06/2024

Former regulator and AML subject matter expert Hiroshi Ozaki discusses Japan’s financial crime threat landscape and how firms can mitigate risk through effective governance.

ESG / Sustainability

European Energy Exchange Establishes Japanese Subsidiary

By Editors | 31/05/2024

EEX said the subsidiary will help it reinforce its presence and strengthen ties with the local trading community and authorities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Nomura Announces New Project to Launch Stablecoins

By Mark Johnston | 28/05/2024

Nomura Holdings has announced a partnership with GMO Internet Group and Laser Digital Holdings to launch JPY and USD stablecoins.

Sanctions

S. Korea, Japan Announce Sanctions Targeting DPRK-Russia Arms Trade

By Editors | 27/05/2024

South Korea sanctioned seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels; Japan sanctioned 11 entities and one individual.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan’s Norinchukin Bank to Raise $7.7b in Capital

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2024

The bank needs to strengthen its capital base after interest rate increases went beyond expectations and caused significant unrealised losses on its foreign bond investments.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA to Take Control of Two Regional Banks

By Editors | 22/05/2024

The FSA will obtain 63 percent of voting rights in Jimoto Holdings, which operates Kirayaka Bank and Sendai Bank.