Japan

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Publishes Revised Version of AML/CFT FAQs

By Hiroshi Ozaki | 08/04/2024

The revisions were made to improve the sophistication of the risk-based approach and reduce prescriptive requirements.

Sanctions

Japan Adds 164 More Items to Russia Export Ban List

By Editors | 07/04/2024

The new export restrictions and a new diamond import ban will take effect from 17 April and 10 May, respectively.

Enforcement

Japan SESC Seeks Penalty for HFT Firm Quadeye

By Editors | 04/04/2024

The SESC said Quadeye used “fraudulent means” to engage in high speed trading in TSE-listed stocks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

New BIS Project Seeks Overhaul of Global Payment System

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2024

Seven central banks will develop common infrastructure that can accommodate tokenised versions of wholesale central bank money and commercial bank deposits.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Finalises New Impact Investment Guidelines

By Editors | 01/04/2024

The guidelines set out four principles for market participants to refer to when structuring and financing investment projects that have social and environmental benefits.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Develops AI Model to Help Regional Banks Identify Risk

By Editors | 31/03/2024

The AI model can identify businesses that are showing signs of deterioration so banks can provide support before financial difficulties become insurmountable.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Releases Results of GenAI-powered TCFD Disclosure Checks

By Editors | 27/03/2024

GenAI enabled JPX to widen the coverage of the checks, making breakdowns by market segment, company size, and sector possible.

Fintech / Regtech

JPXI to Launch New Trading Analysis Data Service

By Editors | 27/03/2024

The new service will provide four types of data on a daily basis to enable trading participants to analyse their own transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

TSE Launches New Initiative to Encourage Cross-border IPOs

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2024

The “TSE Asia Startup Hub” will recruit promising companies from across Asia and provide them support and encouragement to list in Japan.