Japan

    Securities / Derivatives

    JSDA to Form Industry Panel to Review IPO Pricing Mechanism

    By Editors | 20/09/2021

    Startups say IPO prices are set too low prior to listing and that they have often surged on listing. Brokers say the gaps are caused by volatility.

    Market Infrastructure

    OSE, TOCOM Launch New Derivatives Trading System

    By Editors | 20/09/2021

    J-GATE 3.0 will help to expand market liquidity and improve reliability and convenience for investors and trading participants.

    Capital / Liquidity

    JBA Calls for Global Cryptoasset Regulations for Non-banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021

    A global regulatory framework for cryptoassets that only includes banks would exacerbate rather than contain financial stability risks.

    Market Infrastructure

    Mizuho Suffers Seventh System Failure For the Year

    By Editors | 12/09/2021

    The latest failure disrupted about 100 ATMs due to a “hardware problem”, though affected services were restored quickly.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Proposes Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures

    By ESG Investor | 06/09/2021

    FSA to replace the ‘comply or explain’ model to help tackle climate change and give investors more insight on leading companies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan to ‘Nurture’ Green Bonds, Pilot Climate Scenario Analysis

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/09/2021

    The BOJ and FSA are collaborating to measure the resilience of Japan’s three mega-banks and top three non-life insurers to the risks posed by climate change.

    Enforcement

    Mizuho Unable to Identify Cause of System Failure

    By Editors | 02/09/2021

    In a report to the FSA, Mizuho says it will revamp its system restoration procedures, review its customer response measures, and reassess its core banking system.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Releases Mutual Evaluation Report for Japan

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/08/2021

    The report says more needs to be done to combat organised crime and WMD proliferation risks, and a joint-agency body should be designated for setting national AML/CFT policies.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan: Crypto Firm Liquid Resumes Services Following $97m Hack

    By Editors | 25/08/2021

    Liquid has been tracing the movement of the stolen assets and working with other exchanges to freeze and recover the funds.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan FSA Orders Mizuho to Explain Latest System Failure

    By Editors | 24/08/2021

    Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Trust were unable to complete customer transactions at all branches counters across Japan due to equipment failures.

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