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Cryptocurrency
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.
Anti-Money Laundering
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BOJ Extends Covid-19 Support Measures Until March 2022
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2021
The BOJ also said it will introduce a new programme to support investment and loans made by FIs to address climate change issues.
Trading & Investment
Japanese FIs Still Have $24tr in LIBOR Exposures – Report
By Editors | 20/05/2021
The December 2020 figure is down only slightly from the $27.5tr of contracts referencing LIBOR 18 months earlier at the end of June 2019.
Structural Regulation
Is Asia Ready for the End of LIBOR?
By Li Renn Tsai | 17/05/2021
Li Renn Tsai compares progress in Asia’s main trading hubs, warning of a logjam of transition-related operational work that will pile up towards year-end.
Climate Risk
Japan FSA to Issue Climate Risk Guidelines for Banks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/04/2021
Financial institutions will be expected to incentivise borrowers to decarbonise through loan terms and preferential interest rates.
Credit Risk
Bank Losses from Archegos Collapse to Exceed $10bn
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2021
New disclosures from UBS and Nomura have raised estimates of the total losses to banks to over $10.5bn.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BOJ Warns of Post Covid Risks to Financial Stability
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021
Even after the pandemic subsides, low interest rates will continue to exert downward pressure on FIs’ profits, the BOJ says.
Trading & Investment
Japan Sets End Date for New JPY LIBOR Interest Rate Swaps
By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021
New interest rate swaps referencing JPY LIBOR and maturing after the end of 2021 should cease by end-September 2021.
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