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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.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Calls for Sharper Focus on ‘Transition’ Concept
By Mark Johnston | 29/11/2021
The FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda says corporate disclosures need to capture genuine progressive efforts towards achieving carbon net zero, not just point-in-time snapshots.
Fintech / Regtech
Japanese Banks, Companies to Test Run Digital Currency
By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2021
A group of over 70 companies, banks, and organisations plans to bring a digital currency known as DCJPY into circulation in the second half of 2022.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Unveils Decisions on Treatment of Legacy LIBOR Contracts
By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2021
Synthetic JPY LIBOR may be used if the contracting parties agree to do so, as well as in “exceptional cases” where it is difficult to proceed with negotiations.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan FSA Publishes Principles for Model Risk Management
By Manesh Samtani | 22/11/2021
The FSA published the principles to catalyse further development of model risk management practices in the industry and prevent risk.
Enforcement
Japan FSA to Issue New Orders to Mizuho Over System Glitches
By Editors | 21/11/2021
The FSA will issue a new business improvement order this month over Mizuho’s system glitches, one of which resulted in possible breaches of AML rules.
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