Japan

    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.

    Japan Regulatory Change Sees Bloomberg ETP Launch

    By Editors | 02/09/2015

    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.

    Japan to Introduce Registration System for Virtual Currency Exchange Operators

    By Editors | 07/08/2015

    Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering introducing regulations for trading bitcoins and other virtual currencies, possibly through a registration system for operators.

    Japan Banks Urged to Reduce Cross-Shareholdings

    By Editors | 06/07/2015

    Japan’s Financial Services Agency is urging the country’s biggest banks to reduce their cross-shareholdings in client companies.

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