FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Issues Guidance on Preventing Archegos-style Incidents

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2022

    Firms with securities businesses are expected to draw lessons from the shortcomings observed in the Archegos incident in order to foster a sound risk culture.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Publishes Research on Overseas Data Collection Platforms

    By Editors | 20/04/2022

    A survey of overseas authorities was conducted to inform the development of a “joint data platform” that will be used by both the FSA and BOJ.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FSA Issues Guidance to Japanese FIs on Using NGFS Scenarios

    By Editors | 19/04/2022

    The guidance will help Japanese financial institutions use of the NGFS scenarios to conduct climate-related financial risk analysis, the FSA said.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan to Remove Quarterly Reporting Requirements

    By Editors | 19/04/2022

    Legislation will be introduced in 2023 to remove a requirement for listed companies to provide the government with audited quarterly financial statements.

    AML / KYC

    FSA Offers Update on Work to Strengthen Japan’s AML System

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2022

    Discussions are underway on the implementation of a new shared transaction monitoring and screening system. A new ‘beneficial ownership list system’ has been established.

    Enforcement

    Tokyo Prosecutors Indict SMBC Nikko Securities Deputy President

    By Editors | 14/04/2022

    The former deputy president is suspected of colluding with other staff to illegally manipulate stock prices to keep block trade deals with clients from falling through.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSA Issues Guidance for Asset Managers Moving to Japan

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    Regulatory requirements have also been amended to allow foreign securities companies entering the Japanese market to submit their registration applications in English.

    Market Infrastructure

    BOJ Publishes Details on Planned Bank Examinations for Fiscal 2022

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/04/2022

    Key areas of focus for the BOJ will be to assess how banks are managing climate risk, credit risk, cross-border loans, and cybersecurity.

    Market Infrastructure

    New Data Protection Requirements Enter into Force in Japan

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022

    Japan’s revised law on the protection of personal data raises penalties for non-compliance, tightens breach reporting requirements, and gives data subjects additional rights.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan, EU Enhance Framework on Regulatory Cooperation

    By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2022

    The adoption of the regulatory cooperation framework follows the signing of an amended MoC by Japan’s FSA and ESMA.

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