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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.
Market Infrastructure
Japan, UK Regulators Exchange Letters on CRA Supervision
By Editors | 11/08/2021
The letters set out a framework for cooperation on regulatory, supervisory and enforcement matters in relation to credit rating agencies.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Seeks Better Quality ESG, Climate Disclosures
By Editors | 10/08/2021
The FSA plans to establish a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products. It is also exploring mandatory climate risk disclosures.
Market Infrastructure
LIBOR Alternatives Gain Traction in Japan – Report
By Editors | 06/08/2021
OIS transactions based on TONA and TIBOR increased in July, suggesting alternative rates to JPY LIBOR are gaining traction.
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
SFC Issues Warning on Unregulated Virtual Asset Platforms
By Editors | 18/07/2021
Soon after the SFC’s statement, Binance announced that stock tokens will no longer be available for purchase on its website.
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