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ESG / Sustainability
BOJ Sets Out Strategy to Address Climate Change
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/07/2021
A measure will be introduced enabling FIs to receive funds from the BOJ against investments or loans made in support of efforts to address climate change.
AML / KYC
Japan Banks to Deploy Shared System for AML/CFT Monitoring
By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2021
The FSA’s Hiroshi Ozaki said the banking sector is planning to deploy a shared transaction monitoring and screening system for AML/CFT across the industry.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Consults on Draft Guidelines for Social Bonds
By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2021
The guidelines are aimed at promoting the issuance of social bonds by the private sector and preventing ‘social washing’.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan FSA Launches New Section to Oversee Crypto Regulation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2021
The FSA has reportedly created a new position to head the section, which will also oversee decentralised finance and deepen dialogue with foreign regulators.
AML / KYC
Japan FSA, BOJ to Assess AML, Anti-fraud Measures at FIs
By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2021
The FSA and BOJ are reportedly looking to better understand whether AML, anti-fraud, and cybersecurity measures at FIs are adequate.
JBA Chairman Warns Against Divesting From ‘Brown’ Companies
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/07/2021
JBA chairman Makoto Takashima says stopping funding for “brown” companies could choke off investment necessary to achieve carbon neutrality.
AML / KYC
Japan to Form Cross-agency AML Team Following FATF Review
By Editors | 05/07/2021
A new team being formed under the Cabinet Secretariat may help overcome the current fragmented bureaucracy and enhance cross-agency coordination.
Securities / Derivatives
BOJ Seeks to Stimulate Bond Market Trading Activity
By Editors | 03/07/2021
The BOJ has cut its bond purchase targets, reflecting a desire to make the market more active after its own policy led to stagnant trading.
Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Bourse Lists First Depositary Receipts by Asian Firm
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2021
Singapore-based Omni-Plus System is only the second foreign company to list JDRs, after US chip design company Techpoint’s 2017 offering.
Big Picture
Japan’s Amended Banking Act to Have Limited Impact: Fitch
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/06/2021
The amendment is expected to contribute only marginally to addressing Japanese banks’ structural profitability challenges, Fitch Ratings says.
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