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Market Infrastructure
HKMA, BOJ Launch Cross-border DvP Link for JGBs
By Editors | 02/04/2021
The link supports DvP settlement of the HKD sale and repo transactions using JGB as collateral, eliminating settlement risk on such transactions.
Fintech / Regtech
BOJ Forms Committee to Lead CBDC Testing in April
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2021
The BOJ Liaison and Coordination Committee will share details and provide updates on the PoC with the private sector and the government.
ESG / Sustainability
BOJ, FSA Highlight Ongoing Initiatives to Address Climate Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2021
Bank examinations will include assessments of efforts to address climate-related risks, and work is underway to identify possible approaches to climate-related scenario analysis.
Securities / Derivatives
Hedge Fund Collapse Sparks Billions in Losses for Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2021
The SEC, FSA, and FINMA are monitoring the situation, after the collapse of Archegos Capital Management left Nomura and Credit Suisse with billions in losses.
ESG / Sustainability
BOJ Considers Regulatory Changes to Address Climate Risk
By Editors | 28/03/2021
The BOJ is engaged in active dialogue with FIs on climate-related financial risks, with a view to formulating evidence-based revisions to financial regulations.
Securities / Derivatives
BOJ Scraps ETF Buying Target, Tweaks Yield Curve Controls
By Editors | 22/03/2021
The BOJ is scrapping its JPY 6 trillion annual target for buying ETFs, but will keep the JPY 12 trillion annual ceiling. The BOJ now owns about 7% of the Japanese equity market.
Fintech / Regtech
BOJ Publishes Paper on Cloud Services Risk Management
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2021
The paper is aimed at helping FIs to improve their IT governance by increasing awareness of cloud services and related risk management practices.
Market Infrastructure
BOJ, FSA Urge FIs to Push Forward LIBOR Transition
By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2021
The regulators say the transition must continue without reliance on a potential synthetic JPY LIBOR, which would be restricted to tough legacy contracts even if published.
Market Infrastructure
BOJ Governor Says Climate Change Should Guide Monetary Policy
By Editors | 08/03/2021
The BOJ must speed up research and deepen its understanding of climate change and its impacts on monetary policy, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda told parliament.
ESG / Sustainability
BOJ, FSA to Analysis Climate Impacts on Banks This Year
By Editors | 02/03/2021
The BOJ will reportedly work with the FSA to analyse the impact of climate risks on banks in this year’s examinations.
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