Japan

JPX plans to launch a beta version of an API for retail investors under its 'J-Quants' project, and is inviting early adopters to apply for early access.

The document provides guidance on the issues facing Japanese companies when it comes to ESG disclosures.

The launch of the new structure saw trading progress smoothly, with no system problems or technical glitches, although trading volume was thin.

Key areas of focus for the BOJ will be to assess how banks are managing climate risk, credit risk, cross-border loans, and cybersecurity.

Japan sanctioned 4 Russia-based entities and 9 other individuals. The US sanctioned 5 more North Korean entities.

The BOJ will increase the size of its buy-buying operations in the April-to-June quarter, despite pressure on the yen that is harming businesses.

Japan's revised law on the protection of personal data raises penalties for non-compliance, tightens breach reporting requirements, and gives data subjects additional rights.

The adoption of the regulatory cooperation framework follows the signing of an amended MoC by Japan's FSA and ESMA.

The BOJ is buying Japanese government bonds every day this week until Thursday to keep yields low as it diverges from the US path.

Phase one testing explored the feasibility of CBDC issuance, distribution and redemption. Phase two will test additional functions starting next month.