Japan

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange Prepares to Launch TONA Futures Contracts

By Editors | 24/10/2022

Osaka Exchange will launch three-month TONA futures on 29 May 2023, the same day as its launch of Nikkei 225 micro futures and Nikkei 225 mini options contracts.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Set to Relax Rules for Crypto Token Listings – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2022

Crypto tokens will reportedly be able to list within 30 days. Currently, the screening process for a new listing takes around six months to a year.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Authorities Warn Crypto Firms of Lazarus Group Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022

An advisory calls on crypto firms to strengthen their security controls, and implement staff and user training programmes.

Cybersecurity

Japan FSA Commences Annual Cyberattack Drills with FIs

By Editors | 20/10/2022

The participants include banks, credit unions, securities firms,  payment providers, money transfer agents and crypto exchanges.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Cabinet Passes Bill to Strengthen AML System

By Editors | 18/10/2022

Crypto exchanges will be obliged to share information on users and screen customers against sanctions lists.

Trading & Investment

CME Group to Launch USD-denominated TOPIX Futures

By Editors | 18/10/2022

The new contract is designed to complement the existing JPY-denominated TOPIX futures contract launched in February 2018.

Market Abuse

FSA Bars SMBC Nikko from Block Trades for 3 Months

By Editors | 09/10/2022

SMBC Nikko Securities was also found to have shared confidential information of several corporate clients without their consent with its parent’s banking unit.

Nature & Biodiversity

Risk Monitoring Needed for Non-Climate ESG Risks: FSA

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2022

Risk practitioners should establish risk monitoring systems that cover sustainability themes beyond climate change, said the FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda.

Capital Adequacy

Further Progress Made to Adopt Basel III Standards: BCBS

By Editors | 05/10/2022

The latest update highlights progress to implement the Basel III standards from APAC jurisdictions including Australia, Indonesia, Japan and China.