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Enforcement
Nissan Seeks Damages from Former Chairman Carlos Ghosn
By Editors | 14/02/2020
The lawsuit seeks $90mn initially, seeking to recover funds linked to fraudulent payments, as well as legal, regulatory and investigation costs already incurred by Nissan.
Fintech / Regtech
HKEX Explores AI Use to Review Issuer Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2020
In the initial stage, HKEX has applied artificial intelligence to identify listed companies’ disclosures as required by some selected rules.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Prepares Cyber Response Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
By Editors | 01/02/2020
In a September BOJ survey, 60% of banks said they were unable to secure enough staff to oversee cybersecurity, raising concerns of cyber attacks leading up to the Tokyo Olympics.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan Banks to Hold More Capital Against Partner Relationships – Report
By Editors | 27/01/2020
Higher capital requirements could accelerate the unwinding of cross-shareholdings, a Japanese practice of owning shares in business partners.
Market Infrastructure
Japan to Allow Regional Banks to Expand Outside Core Business
By Editors | 17/01/2020
FSA commissioner Toshihide Endo wants struggling regional lenders to engage with customers and help them grow, as a way to boost bank profitability and regional economies.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA to Limit Crypto Leverage to 2x Deposits – Report
By Editors | 15/01/2020
The rule will be stricter than the 4x leverage limit imposed by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, the industry’s self-regulatory organisation.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Issues New Guidance on Asset Manager Registration
By Editors | 14/01/2020
The guidebook is aimed at facilitating the smooth entry of asset management and other financial instruments businesses into Japan’s capital markets.
Market Infrastructure
Japan FSA Grants Client Clearing Licence to HKEX
By Editors | 09/01/2020
HKEX has announced that its central counterparty subsidiary, OTC Clear, has received approval to offer client clearing services to banks in Japan.
Enforcement
FSA Orders Insurance Sales Halt at Japan Post Amid Misconduct Findings
By Editors | 28/12/2019
Two Japan Post Holdings subsidiaries are required to suspend insurance product sales for three months and submit business improvement plans by end-January.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Unveils Final Report on Proposed TSE Reorganisation
By Editors | 28/12/2019
The transition to three market sections is expected to be completed within H1 2022, but the changes will be implemented gradually in phases to mitigate the impact on listed companies.
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