Japan

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange to Launch New Natural Rubber Futures Contract

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

The futures contract will based on the price of Natural Rubber Futures listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange

Fintech / Regtech

Tokyo Enhances Execution Environment for Block Trades

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

TSE participants can now use an IOI platform to quietly gauge market demand for large stock trades without revealing their intentions to other participants

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Proposes to Revise Rules on Foreign Securities Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

The proposed amendments aim to address the lack of a clear classification for some foreign securities transactions

Fintech / Regtech

JSDA Amends Rules to Streamline Digital Document Delivery

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

The proposed amendments will allow securities firms to rely on implied consent for electronic delivery of documents.

AML / KYC

AEON Bank President & Risk Head Dismissed Over AML Failures

By Thisanka Siripala | 15/01/2025

The president of AEON Financial Services also resigned after the banking subsidiary was ordered to correct serious AML deficiencies

Sanctions

Japan Imposes New Round of Russia-related Sanctions

By Editors | 13/01/2025

The measures target individuals and entities in Russia, China, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Turkey, and Georgia.

Big Picture

Japan FSA Publishes Analysis of August 2024 Stock Crash

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/01/2025

The FSA said the crash was caused by several factors, including a thinning of the order book and a decline in algorithm-driven liquidity provision

Securities / Derivatives

USD Cash Now Eligible as Collateral for JSCC’s IRS Clearing Service

By Editors | 10/01/2025

USD cash collateral posted by clearing participants and customers will be managed on a daily basis through sponsored repo transactions

AML / KYC

Japan to Enhance Information Sharing on Illegally Used Bank Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2025

Mizuho, MUFG Bank, SMBC, Resona Bank, Joyo Bank, and Bank of Nagoya are participating in a JBA-led study group to develop a new information-sharing framework