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AML / KYC
Japan Authorities Warn Crypto Firms of Lazarus Group Threat
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022
An advisory calls on crypto firms to strengthen their security controls, and implement staff and user training programmes.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Commences Annual Cyberattack Drills with FIs
By Editors | 20/10/2022
The participants include banks, credit unions, securities firms, payment providers, money transfer agents and crypto exchanges.
AML / KYC
Japan Cabinet Passes Bill to Strengthen AML System
By Editors | 18/10/2022
Crypto exchanges will be obliged to share information on users and screen customers against sanctions lists.
Securities / Derivatives
CME Group to Launch USD-denominated TOPIX Futures
By Editors | 18/10/2022
The new contract is designed to complement the existing JPY-denominated TOPIX futures contract launched in February 2018.
Enforcement
FSA Bars SMBC Nikko from Block Trades for 3 Months
By Editors | 09/10/2022
SMBC Nikko Securities was also found to have shared confidential information of several corporate clients without their consent with its parent’s banking unit.
ESG / Sustainability
Risk Monitoring Needed for Non-Climate ESG Risks: FSA
By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2022
Risk practitioners should establish risk monitoring systems that cover sustainability themes beyond climate change, said the FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda.
Capital / Liquidity
Further Progress Made to Adopt Basel III Standards: BCBS
By Editors | 05/10/2022
The latest update highlights progress to implement the Basel III standards from APAC jurisdictions including Australia, Indonesia, Japan and China.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Cryptoasset Treatment Will Hinder Innovation: JBA
By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2022
Japan Bankers Association says the proposed infrastructure risk add-on will discourage banks from developing new DLT businesses.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Finds Japan NSFR Compliant, Largely LEX Compliant
By Editors | 03/10/2022
Japan’s final NSFR rules took effect from 30 September 2021. The rules to implement the LEX framework came into force on 1 April 2020.
ESG / Sustainability
An Increasing Sense of Urgency
By ESG Investor | 03/10/2022
Satoshi Ikeda, Chief Sustainable Finance Officer at Japan’s Financial Services Agency, is targeting increased action among asset owners.
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