JAPAN

AML / KYC

FSA Launches AML Probe into Tokyo’s Kiraboshi Bank

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

The bank did not perform checks on around 80 large remittances made by a customer over less than two months, despite the suspicious circumstances.

Capital / Liquidity

Japanese Banks Resilient Despite Interest Rate, Real Estate Risks

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

BOJ said Japanese banks can withstand various financial stresses, but vulnerabilities warrant close monitoring.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ, FSA Publish Results from Cybersecurity Self-Assessments

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

The results reveal that challenges remain in securing and training cybersecurity personnel and managing third-party risks.

Market Infrastructure

TFX Consults on Termination of Three-Month Euroyen Futures

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

TFX seeks public comments on the termination of trading for three-month Euroyen futures by 7 May 2024.

Market Infrastructure

Japan, Korea, US Finance Ministers Hold First Trilateral Meeting

By Editors | 18/04/2024

The ministers agreed to “consult closely” on FX markets and to cooperate on financial stability and the use of sanctions.

Japan Attempts to Tackle Investment Scam Ads on Social Media

By Editors | 11/04/2024

A bill has been submitted to the Diet to implement requirements for social media platform operators to take action against false advertisements.

Japan Launches New Organisation to Boost Financial Literacy

By Editors | 09/04/2024

The new organisation will aim to enrich financial and economic education and contribute to improving financial literacy in Japan.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Publishes Revised Version of AML/CFT FAQs

By Hiroshi Ozaki | 08/04/2024

The revisions were made to improve the sophistication of the risk-based approach and reduce prescriptive requirements.

Sanctions

Japan Adds 164 More Items to Russia Export Ban List

By Editors | 07/04/2024

The new export restrictions and a new diamond import ban will take effect from 17 April and 10 May, respectively.