Japan

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Bourse Now Requires Earnings Reports in HTML Format

By Editors | 23/07/2024

The TSE has been testing the use of HTML format for disclosures by listed companies since December 2021. HTML submission is now mandatory.

Enforcement

MUFG Pledges to Prevent Recurrence of ‘Firewall’ Breaches

By Editors | 22/07/2024

MUFG will cut the pay of several top executives and has pledged to implement specific improvement measures to prevent any recurrence.

Enforcement

Visa Suspected of Violating Japan’s Antimonopoly Act – Reports

By Editors | 21/07/2024

The FTC is probing Visa’s local unit and plans to explore whether its US headquarters and Singapore unit played a role in the suspected violations.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA to Promote Earlier Issuance of Annual Reports

By Editors | 20/07/2024

The FSA will soon hold a market consultation on measures to encourage companies to issue annual reports early, as recommended by the ICGN.

Enforcement

Japan Makes First Arrest for Russia Export Control Violation

By Editors | 15/07/2024

A Russian national operating a trading company in Osaka was arrested for illegally exporting restricted goods to Russia via South Korea.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Establishes Specialist Team at Kirayaka Bank

By Editors | 14/07/2024

The specialist team will provide advice to the troubled bank on management restructuring and improving its loan screening system.

Enforcement

Japan SESC Probing MUFG Employee for Insider Trading

By Editors | 10/07/2024

The employee is suspected of divulging nonpublic information to a family member who profited from trading based on the information.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Seeks to Add Protection Clauses to Corporate Bonds

By Editors | 10/07/2024

JSDA will reportedly encourage the use of change of control clauses and reporting covenants in corporate bonds with lower ratings.