Japan

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.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Defends Yield Target With ‘Unlimited’ Bond Buying

By Editors | 29/03/2022

The BOJ is buying Japanese government bonds every day this week until Thursday to keep yields low as it diverges from the US path.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Japan Concludes Phase One CBDC Testing

By Editors | 28/03/2022

Phase one testing explored the feasibility of CBDC issuance, distribution and redemption. Phase two will test additional functions starting next month.