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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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