Bank of Japan

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Seeking More Foreign Participation in JGB Market

By Editors | 31/07/2024

The government reportedly plans to designate brokerage firms to work on outreach activities to attract overseas investors into the JGB market.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Issues Update on Granular Data Reporting Initiative

By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2024

The FSA and BOJ started collecting granular data in a phased manner in fiscal 2023. Full-scale data collections will start in March 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Working to Enhance Transparency of Shareholders

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2024

Custodians typically exercise voting rights based on instructions from beneficial shareholders, but it is often difficult to identify who those shareholders are.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Outlines Plans for Next Climate Scenario Analysis Exercise

By Editors | 14/05/2024

The results of the first exercise were published in August 2022. The second exercise will cover a shorter time horizon.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOJ Publishes Progress Report on CBDC Pilot Experiment

By Editors | 29/04/2024

The experimental CBDC system will preserve user privacy by requiring intermediaries to separate customer data management from payment functions.

Japan FSA Scrutinising Bank Lending Practices – Reports

By Editors | 27/04/2024

The FSA is concerned that non-performing loans could emerge following the move away from negative interest rates starting last month.

Capital / Liquidity

Japanese Banks Resilient Despite Interest Rate, Real Estate Risks

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

BOJ said Japanese banks can withstand various financial stresses, but vulnerabilities warrant close monitoring.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ, FSA Publish Results from Cybersecurity Self-Assessments

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

The results reveal that challenges remain in securing and training cybersecurity personnel and managing third-party risks.

Market Infrastructure

Japan, Korea, US Finance Ministers Hold First Trilateral Meeting

By Editors | 18/04/2024

The ministers agreed to “consult closely” on FX markets and to cooperate on financial stability and the use of sanctions.