Japan

Market Infrastructure

Japan Commences Holiday Trading in Derivatives Market

By Editors | 25/09/2022

Holiday trading is now allowed on Osaka Exchange and TOCOM – for index and commodity futures and options.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Launches Pilot Trading in New Carbon Credit Market

By Editors | 23/09/2022

The TSE commenced pilot trading in J-Credits, which have been circulating on a voluntary basis in Japan since 2013. Trading began with 145 registered participants.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo, New York Bourses to Promote Cross-border Investment

By Editors | 23/09/2022

The NYSE and TSE will collaborate on product development, marketing, information sharing, and the use of digital technologies in market operations.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Probe Retail Sales of Structured Products by Banks

By Editors | 22/09/2022

The FSA says many customers who were not sufficiently informed about the products they were buying have complained of “unexpected losses”.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA Proposes New Derivatives Reporting Guidance

By Editors | 14/09/2022

The draft guidelines explain the data fields that need to be included in reporting, along with technical specifications and best practices for reporting.

Market Infrastructure

JPX, CFFEX Agree to Cross-Promote Derivatives Products

By Editors | 08/09/2022

The arrangements includes the promotion of derivatives trades to enhance the liquidity of ETFs listed under the Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Bourse to Allow First Active ETF Listings by Mid-2023

By Editors | 08/09/2022

The TSE is reportedly looking to modify a rule which currently only permits index-linked (passive) ETFs to be listed on the exchange.

AML / KYC

Japan Regulator Orders Revolut to Improve AML Controls

By Editors | 06/09/2022

Revolut is required to submit a business improvement plan by 3 October and file quarterly progress reports until implementation is complete.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Consults on Documentary Requirements for Foreign Entry

By Editors | 06/09/2022

The amendment will allow applicants who meet certain conditions to submit written applications for registration and other subsequent documents in English.