Financial Services Agency

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.

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.

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.

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.

ESG / Sustainability

Sustainable Finance in Japan Makes Steady Progress: FSA

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

The Japanese FSA’s expert panel on sustainable finance has published its third progress report on sustainable finance initiatives in the country, highlighting policy trends and updates.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Seeks Industry Input on Impact Investment Guidelines

By Editors | 01/08/2023

The guidelines set out four key principles of impact investment, and encourages dialogue with investee companies to assist them in creating or accelerating change.