JAPAN

    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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