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AML / KYC
Japan FSA to Roll Out New AML System in Fiscal 2021
By Editors | 12/02/2021
The FSA will share access to the new system, which will use AI to monitor for unusual transactions and persons suspected of illegal activity.
Fintech / Regtech
SBI, Sumitomo Mitsui to Launch Digital Stock Exchange in Osaka
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/02/2021
The Osaka Digital Exchange, expected to launch in 2022, will provide an alternative to the TSE and strengthen Osaka’s proposition as a financial hub.
Securities / Derivatives
TOCOM Revises Order Handling Rules to Account for System Failure
By Editors | 31/01/2021
The trading rule revisions clarify that orders entrusted by customers with trading participants remain valid even if bids and offers are cancelled by TOCOM.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Opens New Dedicated Office for Foreign Firms
By Editors | 21/01/2021
The new office will handle pre-application consultation, registration and supervision, with all communications available in English.
Fintech / Regtech
Asia Has an Opportunity to Demonstrate Global RegTech Leadership
By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2021
Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo each have an opportunity to demonstrate global leadership in the regtech sector, according to a panel of experts hosted by the Asia Society’s Hong Kong Center.
Capital / Liquidity
BOJ Expands Merger Incentives to Include Community Lenders
By Editors | 03/01/2021
The BOJ will pay an additional 0.1% interest to smaller lenders that decide to merge, integrate their businesses, or meet overhead reduction targets.
AML / KYC
Japan Regulators Order Crypto Exchange to Improve AML Systems
By Editors | 02/01/2021
Avacus Co Ltd must build an AML/CTF risk management system that ensures transactions are confirmed and recorded at the time of transaction.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan FSA Issues Draft Policy for Basel III Implementation
By Editors | 02/01/2021
Japan will adopt the Basel III standards in consideration of the characteristics of domestic financial institutions, the FSA said.
Japan FSA Establishes Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance
By Editors | 31/12/2020
The panel will discuss initiatives to help channel investment into Japanese companies that support efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Clears First Cross Currency Swaps for Japanese FIs
By Editors | 29/12/2020
Japan’s FSA granted HKEX’s OTC Clear a licence allowing it to offer clearing services to Japanese financial institutions in January 2020.
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