Japan

    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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