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Anti-Money Laundering
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Trading & Investment
Japan FSA Seeks to Make NISA Programme Permanent
By Editors | 31/08/2022
NISA is a programme for small investments that offers time-based exemptions from capital gains and dividend tax.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Climate Risk
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.
Market Data & Technology
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.
Sustainable Finance
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Reporting & Disclosures
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.
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