Japan

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Considers Relaxation of Crypto Taxation Policies

By Editors | 30/08/2022

Authorities are considering a system under which crypto asset issuers would only be taxed when profits are generated, and not based on unrealised gains.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Publishes Results of Climate Scenario Analysis Exercise

By Editors | 29/08/2022

The results highlight a need for banks to use common assumptions within their models, refine their analysis of individual companies, and enhance their methodologies.

Fintech / Regtech

JPX, AWS Partner to Enhance Capital Market Attractiveness

By Editors | 25/08/2022

New initiatives include enhanced infrastructure resilience, the creation of a product development environment, and enhanced collaboration with start-ups.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Starts Disclosing Daily Data on Green Bond Projects

By Editors | 21/08/2022

A new “Green Tracking Hub” is disclosing the amount of power generated by renewable energy projects financed by JPX’s first digitally tracked green bond.

Securities / Derivatives

More TSE Companies Disclosing Information in English

By Editors | 12/08/2022

English language disclosures are now part of the Corporate Governance Code, and considered a key factor to boost foreign participation in Japanese markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japanese Crypto Industry Bodies Call for Tax Reforms

By Editors | 11/08/2022

The JCBA and JVCEA are asking for income from crypto-asset transactions to be taxed separately at a rate of 20 percent, rather than together with other income.

ESG / Sustainability

JPXI to Launch Platform For Listed Company ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 11/08/2022

ESG-related information disclosed on each company’s website for the most recent three months will be displayed on the portal.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan QUICK Corp to Disseminate Real Time ODX Data

By Editors | 09/08/2022

QUICK Corp will disseminate real time market information obtained from Osaka Digital Exchange’s Proprietary Trading System for listed securities.

Capital / Liquidity

CFTC Proposes Capital Comparability Determination for Japan

By Editors | 02/08/2022

Nonbank swap dealers domiciled in Japan would be able to satisfy certain US capital and financial reporting requirements by complying with comparable requirements in Japan.