All posts tagged "FSA"
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478JapanFSA Issues Guidance for Asset Managers Moving to Japan
Regulatory requirements have also been amended to allow foreign securities companies entering the Japanese market to submit their registration applications in English.
April 12, 2022 -
2.9KESG / SustainabilityBOJ Publishes Details on Planned Bank Examinations for Fiscal 2022
Key areas of focus for the BOJ will be to assess how banks are managing climate risk, credit risk, cross-border loans, and cybersecurity.
April 6, 2022 -
788FeatureNew Data Protection Requirements Enter into Force in Japan
Japan's revised law on the protection of personal data raises penalties for non-compliance, tightens breach reporting requirements, and gives data subjects additional rights.
April 3, 2022 -
370EuropeJapan, EU Enhance Framework on Regulatory Cooperation
The adoption of the regulatory cooperation framework follows the signing of an amended MoC by Japan's FSA and ESMA.
April 2, 2022 -
372AML / KYCJapan to Tighten Russia Sanctions, G7 Rejects Ruble Option
Japan to impose new requirements on crypto exchanges. G7 rejects Russian demand for gas payments in rubles. US to help EU reduce dependence on Russian energy.
March 30, 2022 -
600EnforcementTokyo Prosecutors Indict SMBC Nikko Securities, Five Others
Prosecutors have filed charges against SMBC Nikko Securities and five others. The head of the firm's equity division was also arrested.
March 25, 2022 -
1.1KFintech / RegtechJapan FSA Progresses Work on AI-based Translation System
Translated financial documents were used as training data for the AI system, helping to improve the efficiency and accuracy of translations between Japanese and English.
March 19, 2022 -
592AML / KYC
Japan Crypto Exchanges Ordered to Comply with Sanctions
Fines up to JPY 1 million and up to three years' imprisonment are specified for non-compliance with sanctions by crypto exchange platforms.
March 17, 2022 -
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Japan FSA to Compel Listed Firms to Disclose Gender Ratios
An FSA task force is discussing new rules that would require listed companies to disclose their ratios of women in managerial positions.
March 15, 2022 -
954AML / KYC
Japan Crypto Industry Set to Adopt Travel Rule
The travel rule will increase transparency on the individuals and entities crypto exchanges deal with, as the government seeks to prevent sanctions evasion.
March 14, 2022
