Japan

Japan Advances Work to Create New Guidelines for VC Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2024

The Principles will seek to better align the investment and engagement practices of Japanese VC firms with international standards.

Sanctions

China Cautions Japan Against Expanding Export Controls

By Editors | 30/04/2024

MOFCOM said Japan’s proposal to expand its controls on certain semiconductor products will damage the stability of global supply chains.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOJ Publishes Progress Report on CBDC Pilot Experiment

By Editors | 29/04/2024

The experimental CBDC system will preserve user privacy by requiring intermediaries to separate customer data management from payment functions.

Japan FSA Scrutinising Bank Lending Practices – Reports

By Editors | 27/04/2024

The FSA is concerned that non-performing loans could emerge following the move away from negative interest rates starting last month.

Sanctions

Japan Proposes to Tighten Export Control Regulations

By Editors | 27/04/2024

Companies would be required to report transfers of technology in areas where Japan has an advantage over other countries, and seek approval for such exports.

Sanctions

US, Japan, Korea to Collaborate on Technology Export Controls

By Editors | 26/04/2024

The launch of the “Disruptive Technology Protection Network” comes amid US calls for Japan and Korea to tighten controls on chip-related exports to China.

AML / KYC

FSA Launches AML Probe into Tokyo’s Kiraboshi Bank

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

The bank did not perform checks on around 80 large remittances made by a customer over less than two months, despite the suspicious circumstances.

Capital / Liquidity

Japanese Banks Resilient Despite Interest Rate, Real Estate Risks

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

BOJ said Japanese banks can withstand various financial stresses, but vulnerabilities warrant close monitoring.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ, FSA Publish Results from Cybersecurity Self-Assessments

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

The results reveal that challenges remain in securing and training cybersecurity personnel and managing third-party risks.