JAPAN

Fintech / Regtech

Japanese Banks, Companies to Test Run Digital Currency

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2021

A group of over 70 companies, banks, and organisations plans to bring a digital currency known as DCJPY into circulation in the second half of 2022.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Unveils Decisions on Treatment of Legacy LIBOR Contracts

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2021

Synthetic JPY LIBOR may be used if the contracting parties agree to do so, as well as in “exceptional cases” where it is difficult to proceed with negotiations.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Publishes Principles for Model Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 22/11/2021

The FSA published the principles to catalyse further development of model risk management practices in the industry and prevent risk.

Enforcement

Japan FSA to Issue New Orders to Mizuho Over System Glitches

By Editors | 21/11/2021

The FSA will issue a new business improvement order this month over Mizuho’s system glitches, one of which resulted in possible breaches of AML rules.

Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Revises Incentive Programme for Regional Banks

By Editors | 18/11/2021

The BOJ is amending the limits on the interest it pays under its programme to revitalise regional banks, announced last November.

Securities / Derivatives

TSE RFQ platform for ETFs Reaches New Milestone

By Editors | 15/11/2021

The Tokyo Stock Exchange said it plans to continue to update and improve the CONNEQTOR platform by enabling a larger variety of trading methods.

Fintech / Regtech

Japanese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX

By Editors | 14/11/2021

Through securities broker Tokai Tokyo, ADDX (formerly iSTOX) will offer Japanese investors access to tradeable security tokens backed by real estate and other assets.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Introduces New Education Tool for Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021

The J-Quants project is aimed at providing a platform to help individuals learn about data-driven portfolio analysis and investment methods

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Finance Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021

The strategy highlights efforts to enhance disclosures, develop green bond markets, and ensure FIs manage climate risk and support borrowers.