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Enforcement
Tokyo Prosecutors Indict SMBC Nikko Securities Deputy President
By Editors | 14/04/2022
The former deputy president is suspected of colluding with other staff to illegally manipulate stock prices to keep block trade deals with clients from falling through.
Securities / Derivatives
FSA Issues Guidance for Asset Managers Moving to Japan
By Editors | 12/04/2022
Regulatory requirements have also been amended to allow foreign securities companies entering the Japanese market to submit their registration applications in English.
Fintech / Regtech
JPX to Provide Free Market Data to Retail Investors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2022
JPX plans to launch a beta version of an API for retail investors under its ‘J-Quants’ project, and is inviting early adopters to apply for early access.
ESG / Sustainability
JPX, QUICK Corp Publish Explanations on ESG Issues
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The document provides guidance on the issues facing Japanese companies when it comes to ESG disclosures.
Market Infrastructure
Tokyo Bourse Starts Trading Under New Market Structure
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022
The launch of the new structure saw trading progress smoothly, with no system problems or technical glitches, although trading volume was thin.
Market Infrastructure
BOJ Publishes Details on Planned Bank Examinations for Fiscal 2022
By Manesh Samtani | 05/04/2022
Key areas of focus for the BOJ will be to assess how banks are managing climate risk, credit risk, cross-border loans, and cybersecurity.
AML / KYC
Japan, US Impose More Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests
By Mark Johnston | 05/04/2022
Japan sanctioned 4 Russia-based entities and 9 other individuals. The US sanctioned 5 more North Korean entities.
Securities / Derivatives
BOJ to Increase Bond Buying Despite Strain on Businesses
By Editors | 03/04/2022
The BOJ will increase the size of its buy-buying operations in the April-to-June quarter, despite pressure on the yen that is harming businesses.
Market Infrastructure
New Data Protection Requirements Enter into Force in Japan
By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022
Japan’s revised law on the protection of personal data raises penalties for non-compliance, tightens breach reporting requirements, and gives data subjects additional rights.
Market Infrastructure
Japan, EU Enhance Framework on Regulatory Cooperation
By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2022
The adoption of the regulatory cooperation framework follows the signing of an amended MoC by Japan’s FSA and ESMA.
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