FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

Japan Advances Work to Create New Guidelines for VC Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2024

The Principles will seek to better align the investment and engagement practices of Japanese VC firms with international standards.

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.

AML / KYC

FSA Launches AML Probe into Tokyo’s Kiraboshi Bank

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

The bank did not perform checks on around 80 large remittances made by a customer over less than two months, despite the suspicious circumstances.

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.

Japan Launches New Organisation to Boost Financial Literacy

By Editors | 09/04/2024

The new organisation will aim to enrich financial and economic education and contribute to improving financial literacy in Japan.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Publishes Revised Version of AML/CFT FAQs

By Hiroshi Ozaki | 08/04/2024

The revisions were made to improve the sophistication of the risk-based approach and reduce prescriptive requirements.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Develops AI Model to Help Regional Banks Identify Risk

By Editors | 31/03/2024

The AI model can identify businesses that are showing signs of deterioration so banks can provide support before financial difficulties become insurmountable.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Sends Bill to Parliament to Boost Capital Market

By Editors | 19/03/2024

The bill will enable asset managers to outsource middle and back office operations and facilitate the development of a market for unlisted securities.

Japan to Offer Investment Visas to Venture Capitalists – Report

By Editors | 18/03/2024

A new five-year residency visa will reportedly be available to angel investors and venture capitalists in the next few months.