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Fintech / Regtech
Decentralised Crypto Exchanges Could Render Regulatory Efforts Meaningless
By Bradley Maclean | 29/01/2018
Global regulators and institutions need to work together to develop globally harmonised standards, rather than the onerous regulatory frameworks proposed […]
Fintech / Regtech
Korea, China, Japan Join Hands on Cryptocurrency Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2018
Korea carries out bank inspections, China power cut on Bitcoin miners, Japan scrutinises banks’ cryptocurrency activities.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan Regulator to Overhaul Supervision and Restructure
By Samuel Riding | 08/01/2018
FSA’s move towards ‘dynamic supervision’ includes scrapping inspection manuals, restructuring governance, internal structure and HR policy.
Capital / Liquidity
China, Japan to Cooperate on Audit Oversight, Cross-Border Bonds
By Editors | 26/12/2017
The agreement will strengthen cross-border investor protection and assist financial institutions with cross-border bond issuance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BoJ Expects Large IT Firms to Become Systemically Important
By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2017
Haruhiko Kuroda says global IT platform providers could pose systemic risk through holding vast amounts of data, adds to warnings on algo contagion.
AML / KYC
Japan FSA to Trial Blockchain KYC
By Editors | 25/09/2017
Blockchain KYC will allow customers to open multiple accounts without having to go through individual onboarding procedures each time.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan’s Low Interest Rate Environment Suffocates Regional Banks
By Editors | 07/09/2017
FSA’s commissioner ‘embarrassed to see regional banks’ balance sheets in their core businesses deteriorate more quickly than we expected.’
Enforcement
Japan FSA to Set up Anti Cybercrime, Money Laundering Bureau
By Editors | 23/08/2017
Internal reorganisation acknowledges growing role of fintech, which will be regulated by FSA Planning and Coordination Bureau with enhanced powers.
AML / KYC
Australia Signals Currency Status, AML Clampdown for Bitcoin
By Samuel Riding | 21/08/2017
Cryptocurrency to be brought under AUSTRAC; proposal to follow Japan in giving bitcoin legal tender status being considered by central bank.
Securities / Derivatives
Japanese Brokers Face Scrutiny of Information Controls
By Editors | 24/07/2017
Securities Dealers Association aims to ensure brokerage managers who are also investment bankers don’t reveal inside information. The new chief […]
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