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Structural Regulation
Japan Unveils Decisions on Treatment of Legacy LIBOR Contracts
By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2021
Synthetic JPY LIBOR may be used if the contracting parties agree to do so, as well as in “exceptional cases” where it is difficult to proceed with negotiations.
Model Risk
Japan FSA Publishes Principles for Model Risk Management
By Manesh Samtani | 22/11/2021
The FSA published the principles to catalyse further development of model risk management practices in the industry and prevent risk.
Cybersecurity
Japan FSA to Issue New Orders to Mizuho Over System Glitches
By Editors | 21/11/2021
The FSA will issue a new business improvement order this month over Mizuho’s system glitches, one of which resulted in possible breaches of AML rules.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BOJ Revises Incentive Programme for Regional Banks
By Editors | 18/11/2021
The BOJ is amending the limits on the interest it pays under its programme to revitalise regional banks, announced last November.
Trading & Investment
TSE RFQ platform for ETFs Reaches New Milestone
By Editors | 15/11/2021
The Tokyo Stock Exchange said it plans to continue to update and improve the CONNEQTOR platform by enabling a larger variety of trading methods.
Tokenisation
Japanese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX
By Editors | 14/11/2021
Through securities broker Tokai Tokyo, ADDX (formerly iSTOX) will offer Japanese investors access to tradeable security tokens backed by real estate and other assets.
Trading & Investment
JPX Introduces New Education Tool for Retail Investors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021
The J-Quants project is aimed at providing a platform to help individuals learn about data-driven portfolio analysis and investment methods
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Finance Strategy
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021
The strategy highlights efforts to enhance disclosures, develop green bond markets, and ensure FIs manage climate risk and support borrowers.
Climate Risk
LSEG, JPX to Develop Climate Indices for Japan Equity Market
By Editors | 07/11/2021
The new indices will enable investors to reallocate capital based on the climate credentials and carbon performance of the constituent companies in the index.
Capital Adequacy
Japan FSA Proposes Revisions to Leverage Ratio Requirements
By Editors | 07/11/2021
For internationally-active banks, the new leverage ratio requirements will commence from 31 March 2023 and for other banks one year later.
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