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Enforcement
Japan SESC Seeks Penalty Order Against SMBC Nikko Securities
By Editors | 30/09/2022
The SESC has recommended that the FSA punish SMBC Nikko Securities for stock price manipulation and shortfalls in its trading surveillance system.
AML / KYC
G7 Nations Imposing New Russia Sanctions Over “Sham” Referendums
By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2022
The EU package includes an oil price cap and a complete ban on providing crypto services to Russians. UK targets include Gazprombank, Sberbank and Sovcombank board members.
AML / KYC
Japan to Adopt Travel Rule in Crypto in May 2023 – Report
By Editors | 29/09/2022
The FSA plans to submit amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds to a parliamentary session next week.
Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Bourse Issues Guidance on Making English Disclosures
By Editors | 26/09/2022
The TSE says the disclosure of corporate information in English is becoming increasingly important to attract foreign investment.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Commences Holiday Trading in Derivatives Market
By Editors | 25/09/2022
Holiday trading is now allowed on Osaka Exchange and TOCOM – for index and commodity futures and options.
ESG / Sustainability
JPX Launches Pilot Trading in New Carbon Credit Market
By Editors | 23/09/2022
The TSE commenced pilot trading in J-Credits, which have been circulating on a voluntary basis in Japan since 2013. Trading began with 145 registered participants.
Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo, New York Bourses to Promote Cross-border Investment
By Editors | 23/09/2022
The NYSE and TSE will collaborate on product development, marketing, information sharing, and the use of digital technologies in market operations.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan to Probe Retail Sales of Structured Products by Banks
By Editors | 22/09/2022
The FSA says many customers who were not sufficiently informed about the products they were buying have complained of “unexpected losses”.
Market Infrastructure
Japan FSA Proposes New Derivatives Reporting Guidance
By Editors | 14/09/2022
The draft guidelines explain the data fields that need to be included in reporting, along with technical specifications and best practices for reporting.
Market Infrastructure
JPX, CFFEX Agree to Cross-Promote Derivatives Products
By Editors | 08/09/2022
The arrangements includes the promotion of derivatives trades to enhance the liquidity of ETFs listed under the Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme.
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