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BOJ Calls on Banks to Be Extra Vigilant in Current Environment
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025
Banks could see volatility in their stock prices, more defaults by client firms, and risks from exposures to foreign non-banks.
Securities / Derivatives
TSE Pushes for Lower Minimum Investment Threshold
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025
The Tokyo Stock Exchange will “encourage” listed companies to reduce the minimum amount required to invest in their shares.
AML / KYC
JSDA Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance Insider Trading Controls
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025
The proposed changes would require firms to match customer data against a new database four times a year from May 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
JSDA Finalises Rule Changes to Accommodate Unlisted Securities Services
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025
JSDA updated 15 sets of self-regulatory rules to address law changes that allow special brokerage services for unlisted securities.
Securities / Derivatives
JSDA Revises OTC Rules to Accommodate Security Tokens
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025
The rule revisions add trust beneficiary securities to the J-Ships programme and clarify procedures for issuing security tokens.
Japan Calls on FIs to Help Businesses Overcome US Tariffs
By Thisanka Siripala | 23/04/2025
Banks are asked to offer flexible loan repayments and expand the use of safety net loans. The FSA will increase loan monitoring surveys.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan FSA Proposes Revisions to Clarify New Business Lending Law
By Thisanka Siripala | 23/04/2025
Draft guidelines clarify that lenders holding an ‘enterprise value security interest’ in businesses cannot dictate employment conditions or workforce layoffs.
ESG / Sustainability
EBA’s ESG Risk Guidelines Present Heavy Burden for Japan Banks
By Thisanka Siripala | 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
By Thisanka Siripala | 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
By Thisanka Siripala | 22/04/2025
The new tax-exempt investment scheme being considered would allow individuals over 65 to invest in trusts that pay monthly distributions.
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