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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan Warns of Surge in Phishing Attacks Targeting Internet Banking Users

    By Mark Johnston | 09/08/2023

    The FSA and NPA say the number of phishing cases reached 2,322 in the first half of 2023, the highest number ever.

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    Enforcement

    FSA Japan Probes Insurers Following Price-Fixing Allegations

    By Editors | 06/08/2023

    Four insurers allegedly colluded on setting premiums for clients such as oil refiners, steel companies and public transportation operators.

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    Enforcement

    FSA Japan Probes Sales of Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds

    By Editors | 04/08/2023

    At least one Japanese investor was told around fall last year that Credit Suisse AT1 bonds were safer than stock.

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