Japan

Fintech / Regtech

Japan: Reforms Needed to Boost Digital Green Bond Market

By Editors | 28/04/2023

Expert panel finds that the technology used in JPX’s digitally tracked green bond has other applications, but some challenges need to be addressed first.

AML / KYC

FATF Reiterates Calls for Global Adoption of Crypto AML Rules

By Editors | 20/04/2023

At a meeting in Tokyo last week, officials and the private sector discussed global progress and challenges in regulating virtual assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan’s Big Three Banks Embrace Generative AI Chatbots

By Mark Johnston | 18/04/2023

The adoption of AI chatbots by Japan’s top banks could spur other major Japanese companies to follow suit, as generative AI technology becomes increasingly popular.

Enforcement

US and Allies to Cooperate to Displace Russia from Nuclear Energy Market

By Editors | 17/04/2023

The US, UK, Canada, Japan and France will leverage their resources and capabilities to undermine Russia’s grip on supply chains.

Enforcement

Japan FTC Cautions Mizuho Securities Over IPO Price-setting

By Editors | 16/04/2023

Mizuho Securities, as lead underwriter, set the issue prices of two companies lower than the companies were seeking. Both more than doubled in value on their IPO.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Policymaking Body Approves New Web3 White Paper

By Editors | 15/04/2023

The paper covers crypto taxation, a DAO law, token screening, stablecoin registration, and Web3 accounting standards.

Market Infrastructure

Japanese JCB Cards to be Accepted in Saudi Arabia

By Editors | 14/04/2023

JCB cards will be accepted at Points of Sale and ATMs across Saudi Arabia through a partnership with Saudi National Bank.

Goldman to Offer Treasury Services to Japan Corporates

By Editors | 13/04/2023

Japan will be the first country in Asia where Goldman will offer transaction banking. The service is already offered in the US, UK, Germany and Netherlands.

BOJ Gets First New Governor After Ten Years

By Editors | 12/04/2023

Kazuo Ueda plans to maintain ultra-loose monetary policy but signalled an openness to tweaking the BOJ’s yield control policy.