ESG / Sustainability

EBA’s ESG Risk Guidelines Present Heavy Burden for Japan Banks

23/04/2025

The JBA said the Japanese banks will struggle to implement the EBA’s ESG risk management and scenario analysis guidelines by the January 2026 implementation date.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Raises Alarm Over Hidden Losses in Structured Loans

22/04/2025

Structured loans which bundle JGBs with derivatives have allowed regional banks to avoid marking-to-market or publicly disclosing losses as interest rates have risen.

Japan FSA Considers Introducing ‘Platinum NISA’ Targeting the Elderly

22/04/2025

The new tax-exempt investment scheme being considered would allow individuals over 65 to invest in trusts that pay monthly distributions.

Market Infrastructure

ISLA Publishes 2025 Netting Opinions for the GMSLA

19/04/2025

The latest release expands coverage to 67 jurisdictions. A digital assets annex is included for the first time, covering six jurisdictions.

ESG / Sustainability

IAIS Updates Guidance on Integrating Climate Risk in Supervision

18/04/2025

The updated Application Paper provides guidance to global insurance regulators on integrating climate-related risks into supervisory practices.

Capital / Liquidity

Regulatory Crackdown on Household Lending Backfires in Korea

18/04/2025

Banks implemented repeated lending rate hikes last year while keeping deposit rates largely unchanged, resulting in record profits.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Digital Licensing Portal for AFS Licensees Rollout Set for May

17/04/2025

The new portal streamlines the licensing process by pre-filling known information and collecting essential information upfront.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Ministers Endorse Sustainability and Payments Initiatives

17/04/2025

ASEAN ministers endorsed new financing mechanisms and welcomed new cross-border payment initiatives including Nexus.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Introduces Framework for Professional Token Sales’

17/04/2025

Crypto exchanges that facilitate “professional token sales” are required to verify that buyers are qualified institutional investors.