Japan

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Unveils Plans to Promote ‘New Capitalism’ Agenda

By Editors | 31/07/2022

JPX will develop an environment that promotes innovation and growth in companies, while also improving financial literacy and promoting asset building by households.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Enhance Dialogue Between Listed Companies & Investors

By Editors | 28/07/2022

JPX and JPXI will work with IR platform operator Minsetsu to promote communications between listed companies and investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Dissatisfied With Crypto Industry Self-Regulation – Report

By Editors | 24/07/2022

Japan’s self-regulatory body for the crypto industry is being criticised for poor governance, lack of skilled staff, and slow implementation of AML rules.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Issues Guidance on Climate Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2022

The guidance outlines the different ways FIs can provide support to clients in their climate change response and transition efforts.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Proposes Code of Conduct for ESG Data Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/07/2022

The Code of Conduct offers six principles for ESG evaluation and data providers to adopt, and is open for consultaiton until 5 September.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Launches New ESG Bond Information Platform

By Editors | 20/07/2022

The new platform brings together information about securities and issuers, including their strategies, use of proceeds, ESG impacts, and external reviews.

Fintech / Regtech

BOJ, FSA Advance Work to Coordinate Supervisory Functions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2022

The FSA and BOJ have started sharing information reported by FIs using common templates and are establishing a new data platform to collect granular data from the industry.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOJ to ‘Carefully’ Examine CBDC Impact on Bank Deposits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/07/2022

A shift away from bank deposits may not occur if banks offer “smooth exchange of CBDC and deposits” and “attractive services related to CBDC”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japanese Brokerages to Launch Digital Token Operations – Report

By Editors | 07/07/2022

Nomura and SBI will invest in and offer services to support startups and other companies that are looking to raise funds using digital tokens.