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Securities / Derivatives
Japan FTC Warns of Possible Antitrust Breaches in IPO Pricing
By Editors | 02/02/2022
The FTC expressed concerns that securities firms could use their superior bargaining power to set IPO prices excessively low and disadvantage issuers.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan Considers Removing Quarterly Reporting Requirements
By Editors | 02/02/2022
A summary report setting out key considerations for the removal of quarterly reporting is expected to be released in the coming months.
Mizuho Set to Formalise New Leadership to Address System Issues
By Editors | 14/01/2022
On Tuesday, Mizuho suffered its 10th system failure since February 2021, with business customers unable to access online banking for more than 3 hours that morning.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan Extends Leverage Ratio Relaxation to Support Bank Lending
By Editors | 09/01/2022
Central bank deposits will be excluded from total exposure when calculating the leverage ratio until the end of March 2024.
Enforcement
Mizuho Bank Reports 9th System Failure for 2021
By Editors | 04/01/2022
The failure was attributable to an error in Mizuho’s system settings for transactions occurring at night and on holidays, impacting ATM and online banking operations.
Securities / Derivatives
JSDA to Propose Shorter Time-to-Market for Japan IPOs – Report
By Editors | 04/01/2022
The JSDA will propose that IPO subscriptions be allowed during book-building, rather than having investors wait until the offer price is determined.
Enforcement
Japan SESC Recommends Fine for Insider Trading on Crypto Hack
By Editors | 20/12/2021
An individual who learned about the July 2019 theft of cryptocurrency from BITPoint Japan sold shares in its parent before the hack was publicly disclosed.
AML / KYC
Japan FSA Seeks to Introduce Restrictions on Stablecoin Issuance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2021
The FSA reportedly seeks to propose legislation to only allow banks and wire transfer companies to issue stablecoins, and to regulate wallet providers.
ESG / Sustainability
BOJ Outlines Three ‘Essential’ Elements of Climate Response
By Mark Johnston | 03/12/2021
BOJ governor Haruhiko Kuroda discussed scenario analysis, sustainable finance, and enhanced disclosures.
Enforcement
Japan FSA Orders Mizuho to Undergo Structural Reforms
By Editors | 29/11/2021
Mizuho is directed to formulate plans to improve its governance and prevent more system failures from occurring. Three top executives will resign.
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