Japan

Fintech / Regtech

UBS, SBI, DBS Use Digital Bond in Cross-border Repo Trade

By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2023

The transaction involved a repo to borrow tokenised JPY against a natively-issued JPY digital bond. The tokenised JPY was used to finance the repurchase of the same bond.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Launches ESG Information Portal, “JPX ESG Link”

By Editors | 14/11/2023

The platform collects direct links to the ESG-related information disclosed by TSE-listed companies and enables users to browse this information free of charge.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Grants QCCP Recognition to TAIFEX

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2023

The QCCP recognition will enable Japanese financial institutions to participate in central clearing of OTC derivatives in Taiwan.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Seeking to Explore Linkage Between UPI and Japan

By Ajoy K Das | 12/11/2023

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said a fast payment linkage between India and Japan could help make cross-border payments more efficient and less costly.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Asset Management Taskforce Discusses Proposals for Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023

Task force members discussed measures to attract foreign fund managers and increase retail access to alternative investments, unlisted stocks and overseas assets through funds.

AML / KYC

Japanese Regional Banks Form Partnership on AML/CFT

By Editors | 05/11/2023

Three regional banks will use the same centralised service platform to perform AML/CFT operations.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Pledges More Flexibile Yield Curve Control Policy

By Editors | 01/11/2023

The BOJ said its strict cap on long-term interest rates would in principle have “strong positive effects”, but that it could also entail “large side effects”.

AML / KYC

Japan Joins US in Sanctioning Hamas Fundraisers

By Editors | 31/10/2023

Japan announces sanctions on nine individuals and one company following US Treasury action earlier this month.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Establishes Project Guardian Policymaker Group

By Editors | 30/10/2023

MAS will work with Japan’s FSA, the UK’s FCA and Switzerland’s FINMA to advance the development of tokenised digital assets.