FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

Japan Considers New Law to Ease Loan Access for Small Businesses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2023

The proposed law would allow startups and other SMEs to obtain loans based on intangible assets such as their technological capabilities or customer base.

Market Infrastructure

Japanese, Korean Regulators Agree to Strengthen Cooperation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2023

The FSA and FSC will cooperate on financial stability, climate change, and digitalisation of financial services. KFB and JBA also signed an MoU.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan PM Signals Support for Sustainable, Impact Investing

By ESG Investor | 04/10/2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said a plan would be finalised by year-end to channel a greater share of savings into sustainable investment vehicles.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan to Test Banks’ Resilience Against Social Media-Driven Runs

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2023

Japan’s FSA plans to test the resilience of around 20 banks against social media-fuelled runs, responding to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US.

Market Infrastructure

RBI, ESMA Close to Resolving Stand-Off Over CCPs – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2023

Discussions regarding MoUs between the RBI and ESMA are reported to be progressing more smoothly and regularly.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Asks Government to Review Crypto Tax Policy

By Editors | 04/09/2023

The FSA is seeking a review of the existing requirement for companies to pay tax on unrealised crypto gains.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan to Inject Public Funds into Regional Bank

By Editors | 04/09/2023

Kirayaka Bank will become the first regional bank in Japan to receive public funds since 2014.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA Revises OTC Derivatives Reporting Requirements

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2023

The FSA is making changes to its guidelines to remove the “UPI” and “Delta” requirements from the 1 April 2024 go-live date.

Capital / Liquidity

Investors Sue MUFG Unit Over Credit Suisse AT1 Losses

By Editors | 01/09/2023

The plaintiffs say Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities sold them the AT1 bonds without providing sufficient explanations and in violation of suitability rules.