All posts tagged "FSA"
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1.3KContributed ArticleJapanese Trust Funds Align with Global Trends on FX Settlement Risk
Trust funds in Japan have started focusing on mitigating FX settlement risk, to which they have long been exposed. This article explains the change in focus and the factors behind this.
July 27, 2020 -
740JapanBOJ, FSA Again Urge FIs to Step Up Preparation for LIBOR Transition
Financial institutions are urged to continue to take the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition from LIBOR, even as they allocate resources to support Japanese businesses and households.
July 24, 2020 -
851Japan
Japan FSA Pushes for Sustainability in Bank Business Models
Management changes may be needed at regional banks that lack sustainability in their business models, says the FSA's Toshihide Endo.
July 10, 2020 -
295JapanEurex Clears its First Interest Rate Swaps from Japan
The FSA granted Eurex Clearing a licence as a foreign financial instruments clearing organisation in March, allowing it to offer clearing services in Japan.
June 18, 2020 -
1.2KFintech / RegtechJapan Megabanks to Collaborate on Cashless Payments
The project will explore the use of electronic money and digital currency to make banks and cashless payments services interoperable, and could evolve into the introduction of the 'digital yen'.
June 4, 2020 -
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BOJ, FSA Direct Financial Firms to Take Action on LIBOR Transition
FIs are asked to take specific actions to prepare for the cessation of LIBOR, and to submit materials allowing the BOJ and FSA to review preparedness at individual firms.
June 2, 2020 -
467JapanJapan Banks Asked to Continue Lending as Stimulus Gets Green Light
Finance Minister Taro Aso is asking banks to continue supporting SMEs and to actively make use of hybrid lending, in light of a new 117tr yen stimulus package.
June 1, 2020 -
373Capital RegulationJapan Megabanks Estimate ¥1.1tr in Full-Year Credit Costs
The estimates reflect a move to a forward-looking methodology for analysing loan books, an accounting change recommended by the FSA in December.
May 18, 2020 -
1.2KFintech / Regtech
Japan to Propose Easier Fintech Investment Rules for Banks – Report
The proposal includes scrapping a requirement for bank holding companies to obtain FSA approval to acquire more than 15% of nonfinancial companies.
May 8, 2020 -
1.1KFintech / Regtech
FSA Japan Certifies Two SROs as New Crypto Laws Take Effect
The certifications took effect from 1 May, the same day the FSA said it would start enforcing new laws on crypto assets.
May 5, 2020
