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ESG / Sustainability
BOJ, FSA to Analysis Climate Impacts on Banks This Year
By Editors | 02/03/2021
The BOJ will reportedly work with the FSA to analyse the impact of climate risks on banks in this year’s examinations.
Market Infrastructure
FSA to Seek Report from Mizuho Over ATM Network Shutdown
By Editors | 02/03/2021
A system glitch caused the shutdown of over half of Mizuho’s ATMs on Sunday, with internet banking transactions also partially halted.
AML / KYC
Japan FSA to Roll Out New AML System in Fiscal 2021
By Editors | 12/02/2021
The FSA will share access to the new system, which will use AI to monitor for unusual transactions and persons suspected of illegal activity.
Fintech / Regtech
SBI, Sumitomo Mitsui to Launch Digital Stock Exchange in Osaka
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/02/2021
The Osaka Digital Exchange, expected to launch in 2022, will provide an alternative to the TSE and strengthen Osaka’s proposition as a financial hub.
Securities / Derivatives
TOCOM Revises Order Handling Rules to Account for System Failure
By Editors | 31/01/2021
The trading rule revisions clarify that orders entrusted by customers with trading participants remain valid even if bids and offers are cancelled by TOCOM.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Opens New Dedicated Office for Foreign Firms
By Editors | 21/01/2021
The new office will handle pre-application consultation, registration and supervision, with all communications available in English.
Fintech / Regtech
Asia Has an Opportunity to Demonstrate Global RegTech Leadership
By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2021
Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo each have an opportunity to demonstrate global leadership in the regtech sector, according to a panel of experts hosted by the Asia Society’s Hong Kong Center.
Capital / Liquidity
BOJ Expands Merger Incentives to Include Community Lenders
By Editors | 03/01/2021
The BOJ will pay an additional 0.1% interest to smaller lenders that decide to merge, integrate their businesses, or meet overhead reduction targets.
AML / KYC
Japan Regulators Order Crypto Exchange to Improve AML Systems
By Editors | 02/01/2021
Avacus Co Ltd must build an AML/CTF risk management system that ensures transactions are confirmed and recorded at the time of transaction.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan FSA Issues Draft Policy for Basel III Implementation
By Editors | 02/01/2021
Japan will adopt the Basel III standards in consideration of the characteristics of domestic financial institutions, the FSA said.
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