Financial Services Agency

Sustainable Finance

Japan PM Signals Support for Sustainable, Impact Investing

By ESG Investor | 04/10/2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said a plan would be finalised by year-end to channel a greater share of savings into sustainable investment vehicles.

Liquidity Risk

Japan to Test Banks’ Resilience Against Social Media-Driven Runs

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2023

Japan’s FSA plans to test the resilience of around 20 banks against social media-fuelled runs, responding to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBI, ESMA Close to Resolving Stand-Off Over CCPs – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2023

Discussions regarding MoUs between the RBI and ESMA are reported to be progressing more smoothly and regularly.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Asks Government to Review Crypto Tax Policy

By Editors | 04/09/2023

The FSA is seeking a review of the existing requirement for companies to pay tax on unrealised crypto gains.

Capital Adequacy

Japan to Inject Public Funds into Regional Bank

By Editors | 04/09/2023

Kirayaka Bank will become the first regional bank in Japan to receive public funds since 2014.

Structural Regulation

Japan FSA Revises OTC Derivatives Reporting Requirements

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2023

The FSA is making changes to its guidelines to remove the “UPI” and “Delta” requirements from the 1 April 2024 go-live date.

Trading & Investment

Investors Sue MUFG Unit Over Credit Suisse AT1 Losses

By Editors | 01/09/2023

The plaintiffs say Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities sold them the AT1 bonds without providing sufficient explanations and in violation of suitability rules.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Warns of Surge in Phishing Attacks Targeting Internet Banking Users

By Mark Johnston | 09/08/2023

The FSA and NPA say the number of phishing cases reached 2,322 in the first half of 2023, the highest number ever.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FSA Japan Probes Insurers Following Price-Fixing Allegations

By Editors | 06/08/2023

Four insurers allegedly colluded on setting premiums for clients such as oil refiners, steel companies and public transportation operators.