Japan

Capital Adequacy

Japan – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2016

Japanese regulators break from the pack on capital regulation, HFT and fintech.

Custody & Infrastructure

ECB, BOJ Tie-up on Blockchain

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2016

Central banks could start putting money into distributed ledger circulation.

Market Abuse

Japanese Regulator Recommends Morgan Stanley Fine

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2016

SESC suggests unit be fined $1.9mn for market manipulation including placing orders without intent to trade.

Cybersecurity

BOJ Governor Bank Warns of Fintech Challenge

By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

Haruhiko Kuroda cites issues including ‘obtaining information and maintain stability’.

Market Abuse

Japan to Introduce Corporate Disclosure Rules

By Samuel Riding | 04/12/2016

Measures will aim to prevent information leaks; follow censures of Deutsche, Credit Suisse.

Cybersecurity

Japan FSA Sets Out 2017 Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 01/12/2016

Regulator says to boost cybersecurity, fintech; examine HFT trading regulation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan Issues FI Sales ‘Guidance’

By Samuel Riding | 25/11/2016

Guidelines are designed to protect consumers, avoid conflicts of interest.

Clearing & Post-Trade

JGB T+1 Project Enters Final Phase

By Samuel Riding | 03/11/2016

Bank of Japan says move due by 1Q2018 will help reduce settlement risks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan to Clamp Down on Excessive Sales Quotas

By Samuel Riding | 21/10/2016

Move aims to avoid unreasonable sales targets and abuses similar to those at Wells Fargo.