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AML / KYC
Japan to Freeze More Russian Assets, Block More Exports
By Editors | 08/03/2022
Japan has added 32 Russian and Belarusian officials and oligarchs to its sanctions list and will freeze the assets of an additional four banks.
Market Infrastructure
Japan FSA to Inspect FIs for Cybersecurity Effectiveness
By Editors | 22/02/2022
The FSA will carry out inspections to verify the effectiveness of cyber security systems at FIs. Common issues and good practices identified will be shared with the industry.
Enforcement
FSA Issues Business Improvement Order to Mizuho, Again
By Editors | 18/02/2022
The business improvement order requires Mizuho and its parent to report to the FSA about the cause of another system failure which halted ATM operations on 11 February.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Forms Subcommittee to Address ESG Data Issues
By Editors | 07/02/2022
The subcommittee was formed to formalise discussions with ESG rating and data providers on addressing issues relating to data quality and reliability.
Market Infrastructure
Tokyo Seeks Status as Asian Hub for Transition Finance
By Editors | 04/02/2022
Establishing Tokyo as a regional transition finance hub is part of a Kishida policy goal to create an “Asian zero-emission community”.
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.
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