JAPAN

Securities / Derivatives

Euroclear Bank, Japan Launch New Asset Class: ‘Origami Bonds’

By Editors | 17/12/2020

Japanese cities Kobe and Yokohama as well as Shizuoka Prefecture were the first three issuers to utilise the new Origami bond structure.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA to Allow Banks Use Customer Data for Targeted Ads

By Editors | 15/12/2020

The FSA will reportedly allow local banks to use their customers’ data for targeted advertising and sales activities.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Orders JPX, TSE to Improve Following Market Outage

By Editors | 30/11/2020

TSE President and CEO Koichiro Miyahara has resigned to take responsibility for a system failure that caused a full-day market closure in October.

Fintech / Regtech

Consortium of Japanese Firms to Test Digital Currency in April

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2020

The consortium, which includes Japan’s three megabanks as members, aims to address a lack of interoperability between digital payment platforms in the country.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia, Japan Authorities Appointed to NGFS Steering Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

The inclusion of Japan’s FSA, BNM and Bank of Canada on the steering committee will widen the NGFS’ global reach and strengthening its geographical representation.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Launches ‘Knowledge Hub’ to Promote ESG Investment, Disclosure

By Editors | 23/11/2020

The ESG Knowledge Hub provides information and guidance on ESG disclosure and investment from institutional investors, regulators, government and listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

UPDATED – First Brokers Approved to Use TSE’s CONNEQTOR Platform

By Editors | 22/11/2020

CONNEQTOR enables institutional investors who want to trade a particular ETF at a particular quantity to send an RFQs to market makers.

Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Offers Interest Incentive for Regional Banks to Merge

By Editors | 10/11/2020

Regional banks can earn the interest rate by meeting certain overhead reduction targets or by agreeing to a merger with another bank.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA to Set Up Dedicated Office to Lure Foreign Fund Managers

By Editors | 08/11/2020

The new office will be able to start receiving applications in English in January 2021. Pre-application consultation is available in English with immediate effect.