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AML / KYC
FATF Report Highlights Opportunities for Japan’s FIs
By Matthew Field | 24/09/2021
Matthew Field discusses how Japan’s FIs can enhance the maturity of their AML programmes through a data-driven approach that places the customer entity in focus.
Enforcement
Japan FSA to Oversee System Improvements at Mizuho – Report
By Editors | 22/09/2021
An FSA team will directly oversee a system inspection and improvements at Mizuho following seven system failures at the bank this year.
Market Infrastructure
Mizuho Suffers Seventh System Failure For the Year
By Editors | 12/09/2021
The latest failure disrupted about 100 ATMs due to a “hardware problem”, though affected services were restored quickly.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan Proposes Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures
By ESG Investor | 06/09/2021
FSA to replace the ‘comply or explain’ model to help tackle climate change and give investors more insight on leading companies.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan to ‘Nurture’ Green Bonds, Pilot Climate Scenario Analysis
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/09/2021
The BOJ and FSA are collaborating to measure the resilience of Japan’s three mega-banks and top three non-life insurers to the risks posed by climate change.
Enforcement
Mizuho Unable to Identify Cause of System Failure
By Editors | 02/09/2021
In a report to the FSA, Mizuho says it will revamp its system restoration procedures, review its customer response measures, and reassess its core banking system.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan: Crypto Firm Liquid Resumes Services Following $97m Hack
By Editors | 25/08/2021
Liquid has been tracing the movement of the stolen assets and working with other exchanges to freeze and recover the funds.
Market Infrastructure
Japan FSA Orders Mizuho to Explain Latest System Failure
By Editors | 24/08/2021
Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Trust were unable to complete customer transactions at all branches counters across Japan due to equipment failures.
Market Infrastructure
Japan, UK Regulators Exchange Letters on CRA Supervision
By Editors | 11/08/2021
The letters set out a framework for cooperation on regulatory, supervisory and enforcement matters in relation to credit rating agencies.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Seeks Better Quality ESG, Climate Disclosures
By Editors | 10/08/2021
The FSA plans to establish a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products. It is also exploring mandatory climate risk disclosures.
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