Financial Services Agency

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Allows ODX to Launch Security Token Trading Platform

By Editors | 20/11/2023

Osaka Digital Exchange said its new platform, to be known as “START”, will launch by the end of the year.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Grants QCCP Recognition to TAIFEX

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2023

The QCCP recognition will enable Japanese financial institutions to participate in central clearing of OTC derivatives in Taiwan.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Asset Management Taskforce Discusses Proposals for Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023

Task force members discussed measures to attract foreign fund managers and increase retail access to alternative investments, unlisted stocks and overseas assets through funds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Establishes Project Guardian Policymaker Group

By Editors | 30/10/2023

MAS will work with Japan’s FSA, the UK’s FCA and Switzerland’s FINMA to advance the development of tokenised digital assets.

Japan FSA Directs Banks to Further Improve Internal Audit Function

By Editors | 29/10/2023

The sophistication of internal audits differs across banks, largely due to the degree of involvement by management, the FSA says.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Orders Report Explaining Zengin-Net Outage

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/10/2023

Zengin-Net has to produce a report explaining last week’s outage and measures taken to prevent a recurrence.

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.