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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.
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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