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Emerging Prudential Risks
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.
Anti-Money Laundering
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 Adequacy
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.
Sustainable Finance
Japan FSA Establishes Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance
By Editors | 31/12/2020
The panel will discuss initiatives to help channel investment into Japanese companies that support efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Clearing & Post-Trade
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.
Data Privacy
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Climate Risk
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.
Reporting & Disclosures
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.
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