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Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Clears First Cross Currency Swaps for Japanese FIs
By Editors | 29/12/2020
Japan’s FSA granted HKEX’s OTC Clear a licence allowing it to offer clearing services to Japanese financial institutions in January 2020.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan FSA to Allow Banks Use Customer Data for Targeted Ads
By Editors | 15/12/2020
The FSA will reportedly allow local banks to use their customers’ data for targeted advertising and sales activities.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Orders JPX, TSE to Improve Following Market Outage
By Editors | 30/11/2020
TSE President and CEO Koichiro Miyahara has resigned to take responsibility for a system failure that caused a full-day market closure in October.
Fintech / Regtech
Consortium of Japanese Firms to Test Digital Currency in April
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2020
The consortium, which includes Japan’s three megabanks as members, aims to address a lack of interoperability between digital payment platforms in the country.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia, Japan Authorities Appointed to NGFS Steering Committee
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020
The inclusion of Japan’s FSA, BNM and Bank of Canada on the steering committee will widen the NGFS’ global reach and strengthening its geographical representation.
ESG / Sustainability
JPX Launches ‘Knowledge Hub’ to Promote ESG Investment, Disclosure
By Editors | 23/11/2020
The ESG Knowledge Hub provides information and guidance on ESG disclosure and investment from institutional investors, regulators, government and listed companies.
Capital / Liquidity
BOJ Offers Interest Incentive for Regional Banks to Merge
By Editors | 10/11/2020
Regional banks can earn the interest rate by meeting certain overhead reduction targets or by agreeing to a merger with another bank.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA to Set Up Dedicated Office to Lure Foreign Fund Managers
By Editors | 08/11/2020
The new office will be able to start receiving applications in English in January 2021. Pre-application consultation is available in English with immediate effect.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Lawmakers to Propose Streamlining FSA, BOJ Bank Inspections
By Editors | 22/10/2020
Lawmakers reportedly plan to propose that the FSA and BOJ create a committee to address complaints from FIs concerning an overlap between the two agencies in bank inspections.
AML / KYC
Japan FSA to Mandate Stricter ID Checks for E-payments
By Editors | 20/10/2020
The FSA plans to revise its guidelines for bank transfers to e-payment service providers in response to a series of fraudulent withdrawals.
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