Bank of Japan

    Fintech / Regtech

    Chinese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX

    By Editors | 03/09/2021

    Through the QDLP scheme, MAS-regulated ADDX will offer Chinese investors access to digital securities covering a broad range of asset types.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    The Role of Digital ID in Advancing CBDC Initiatives

    By Claus Christensen | 24/08/2021

    The presence of digital ID infrastructure can influence the design and roll-out of CBDC initiatives, writes Claus Christensen.

    Market Infrastructure

    LIBOR Alternatives Gain Traction in Japan – Report

    By Editors | 06/08/2021

    OIS transactions based on TONA and TIBOR increased in July, suggesting alternative rates to JPY LIBOR are gaining traction.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BOJ to Pursue ‘Learning-by-doing’ Approach to Climate Risk

    By Editors | 29/07/2021

    The BOJ will offer zero-interest funds to FIs making loans and investments to tackle climate change, study the programme’s impacts, and make adjustments when necessary.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BOJ Sets Out Strategy to Address Climate Change

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/07/2021

    A measure will be introduced enabling FIs to receive funds from the BOJ against investments or loans made in support of efforts to address climate change.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Launches New Section to Oversee Crypto Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2021

    The FSA has reportedly created a new position to head the section, which will also oversee decentralised finance and deepen dialogue with foreign regulators.

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA, BOJ to Assess AML, Anti-fraud Measures at FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2021

    The FSA and BOJ are reportedly looking to better understand whether AML, anti-fraud, and cybersecurity measures at FIs are adequate.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BOJ Seeks to Stimulate Bond Market Trading Activity

    By Editors | 03/07/2021

    The BOJ has cut its bond purchase targets, reflecting a desire to make the market more active after its own policy led to stagnant trading.

    BOJ Extends Covid-19 Support Measures Until March 2022

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2021

    The BOJ also said it will introduce a new programme to support investment and loans made by FIs to address climate change issues.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japanese FIs Still Have $24tr in LIBOR Exposures – Report

    By Editors | 20/05/2021

    The December 2020 figure is down only slightly from the $27.5tr of contracts referencing LIBOR 18 months earlier at the end of June 2019.

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