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    Japan Insurance Gap to Limit LNG Flow from Russia

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/01/2023

    Following talks with reinsurers, Japanese insurers can continue offering marine war insurance to LNG carriers in Russian waters until March.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Relaxing Rules on Stablecoins, Token Listings

    By Editors | 03/01/2023

    FSA proposes to allow crypto firms to handle transactions using foreign issued stablecoins. The JVCEA has relaxed its token listing rules.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Issues Draft Supervisory Guidelines for ESG Funds

    By Editors | 21/12/2022

    The FSA issued draft guidelines outlining the checks that will be performed by supervisors to ensure ESG investment trusts are true-to-label.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Data Providers

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2022

    The FSA is now calling on ESG evaluation and data providers to endorse the code of conduct, publish it on their websites, and notify the regulator.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan to Raise Taxes on Wealthy Individuals, Corporations

    By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2022

    Taxes will be raised on those who earn over JPY 3 billion through stocks and real estate. A corporate surtax of 4 to 4.5 percent will also be adopted.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan FSA Finalises New Derivatives Reporting Guidelines

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    The guidelines and associated reporting requirements will take effect on 1 April 2024, incorporating the UTI and CDE.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FTX Japan to Allow Withdrawals Starting in January

    By Editors | 04/12/2022

    Under Japanese law, crypto businesses are required to keep users’ assets segregated, shielding FTX Japan from the bankruptcy proceedings in the US.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI, FSA Agree to Improve Mutual Cooperation on CCPs

    By Editors | 01/12/2022

    The letters of cooperation come after two years of negotiations between Indian and Japanese regulators on CCPs.

    Press Release

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2022 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 23/11/2022

    Regulation Asia held its fifth annual Awards ceremony on 22 November 2022. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

    Press Release

    Japan FSA Recognised for Outstanding Work as AML Regulator

    By Editors | 22/11/2022

    Financial Services Agency Japan, was recognised as Regulator Project of the Year for its efforts to enhance Japan’s AML/CFT regime.

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