JAPAN

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan to Revamp Oversight of Virtual Currencies

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2015

FSA invites operators of virtual currency exchanges to share knowledge and come up with ideas for regulation.

Market Infrastructure

Four Japanese Banks Sign up to ISDA Protocol

By Samuel Riding | 13/11/2015

Quartet among 21 global financial institutions to sign up to revised protocol on special resolution regimes.

Japan Seeks to Impose Capital Rules on Insurers

By Editors | 18/10/2015

FSA wants domestic insurance companies to adopt an emerging set of international capital standards sometime around 2020.

Japan Launches New Payment and Settlement System

By Editors | 15/10/2015

The Bank of Japan has launched its renewed payment and settlement system BOJ-NET, its latest efforts to internationalise the Japanese yen,

Japan Consults on Stewardship and Governance Codes

By Editors | 27/09/2015

Japan’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) is seeking public comments on issues relating to the adoption and improvement of the country’s stewardship and governance codes.

Japan Clearing Corp Seeks CFTC Clearing Exemption

By Editors | 23/09/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by Japan Securities Clearing Corporation for exemption from registration as a derivatives clearing organisation.

Japan FSA Urges Banks to Enhance Crisis Readiness

By Editors | 21/09/2015

New guidelines call on banks to assess the impact of potential financial crises and to build up capital for such events.

Japan Officials Seek Clarity on Bank Capital Framework

By Editors | 04/09/2015

Officials are calling for outstanding elements of the bank capital framework to be finalised as soon as possible so the industry can plan for the future.

Japan Regulatory Change Sees Bloomberg & Tradeweb ETP Launch

By Editors | 03/09/2015

Bloomberg Tradebook and Tradeweb Markets have launched their electronic trading platforms in Japan for banks and securities firms mandated to start using electronic platforms for specified OTC derivative transactions.