FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

Enforcement

Japan FSA Issues Orders to Insurance Major Over Fraud Scandal

By Editors | 29/01/2024

Sompo Japan Insurance is required to draw up an improvement plan including steps to change its corporate culture, enhance customer protection, and improve governance.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Proposes to Add Jurisdictions to Travel Rule

By Editors | 27/01/2024

Eight countries were added, including the UAE, India, Indonesia, the UK, Estonia, Nigeria, Bahrain, and Portugal.

Enforcement

FSA Japan Issues Orders Against Major Insurers for Price-Fixing

By Editors | 27/12/2023

The insurers coordinated with each other when negotiating contracts with corporate customers on insurance premiums, affecting more than 570 policyholders.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Approves Reforms to End Tax on Unrealised Crypto Gains

By Editors | 27/12/2023

Crypto assets issued by third party organisations can be held by corporations without being marked-to-market for taxation.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Prepares to Launch ‘Asset Management Forum’

By Editors | 26/12/2023

A committee has been established to plan the launch of a new platform to promote Japan’s asset management industry internationally.

Enforcement

Japan FTC Probes Insurers for Alleged Cartel Conduct

By Mark Johnston | 21/12/2023

Japan’s FTC raided 22 locations of four major insurers and two insurance agencies over their alleged collusion on premium-setting.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Issues AML/CFT Guidelines for CPAs, Auditors

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2023

The guidelines require CPAs to verify client identities, keep 7 years of transaction records, provide AML/CFT training to staff, and report suspicious transactions.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Unveils Policy Plan to Reform Asset Management Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2023

The plan is based on proposals from an asset management task force that was formed to develop recommendations for the government.

Enforcement

SBI Securities Accused of Manipulating Stock Prices – Reports

By Editors | 15/12/2023

SBI Securities allegedly asked investors to buy shares in stocks that it underwrote on the first day of trading to prop up their stock prices.