Japan

Market Abuse

Tokyo Prosecutors Indict SMBC Nikko Securities Deputy President

By Editors | 14/04/2022

The former deputy president is suspected of colluding with other staff to illegally manipulate stock prices to keep block trade deals with clients from falling through.

Structural Regulation

FSA Issues Guidance for Asset Managers Moving to Japan

By Editors | 12/04/2022

Regulatory requirements have also been amended to allow foreign securities companies entering the Japanese market to submit their registration applications in English.

Market Data & Technology

JPX to Provide Free Market Data to Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2022

JPX plans to launch a beta version of an API for retail investors under its ‘J-Quants’ project, and is inviting early adopters to apply for early access.

Reporting & Disclosures

JPX, QUICK Corp Publish Explanations on ESG Issues

By Editors | 07/04/2022

The document provides guidance on the issues facing Japanese companies when it comes to ESG disclosures.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Bourse Starts Trading Under New Market Structure

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022

The launch of the new structure saw trading progress smoothly, with no system problems or technical glitches, although trading volume was thin.

Credit Risk

BOJ Publishes Details on Planned Bank Examinations for Fiscal 2022

By Manesh Samtani | 05/04/2022

Key areas of focus for the BOJ will be to assess how banks are managing climate risk, credit risk, cross-border loans, and cybersecurity.

PEPs & Sanctions

Japan, US Impose More Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests

By Mark Johnston | 05/04/2022

Japan sanctioned 4 Russia-based entities and 9 other individuals. The US sanctioned 5 more North Korean entities.

Market Risk

BOJ to Increase Bond Buying Despite Strain on Businesses

By Editors | 03/04/2022

The BOJ will increase the size of its buy-buying operations in the April-to-June quarter, despite pressure on the yen that is harming businesses.

Data Privacy

New Data Protection Requirements Enter into Force in Japan

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022

Japan’s revised law on the protection of personal data raises penalties for non-compliance, tightens breach reporting requirements, and gives data subjects additional rights.