Japan

    PEPs & Sanctions

    G7 Nations Imposing New Russia Sanctions Over “Sham” Referendums

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2022

    The EU package includes an oil price cap and a complete ban on providing crypto services to Russians. UK targets include Gazprombank, Sberbank and Sovcombank board members.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan to Adopt Travel Rule in Crypto in May 2023 – Report

    By Editors | 29/09/2022

    The FSA plans to submit amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds to a parliamentary session next week.

    Structural Regulation

    Tokyo Bourse Issues Guidance on Making English Disclosures

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The TSE says the disclosure of corporate information in English is becoming increasingly important to attract foreign investment.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Sustainable Finance

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    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”.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

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