Japan

Structural Regulation

Japan Regulator, US CFTC to Cooperate on Regulated Entities Cross-Border Oversight

By Editors | 11/03/2014

The Financial Services Agency of Japan and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission sign a memorandum of cooperation on supervision of regulated entities.

Cryptocurrency

Japan’s Financial Authorities Refuse to Intervene in Bitcoin Case

By Editors | 25/02/2014

Japanese financial authorities decline to take responsibility for the crypto-currency.

Market Abuse

Japan Regulator Seeks to Penalise Foreign Firm for Stock Manipulation

By Editors | 18/02/2014

The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission seeks to penalise Select Vantage Inc. for stock manipulation.

Trading & Investment

Japan Brokers Seek Revamp on Savings Accounts

By Editors | 11/02/2014

Japanese brokers are urging the regulator to revamp a scheme that waives taxes on investments of up to 1 million yen for five years.

Capital Adequacy

Basel May Dim Japan Megabank Shareholder Hopes for Dividend Payout

By Editors | 06/02/2014

Stricter capital rules under Basel III guidelines may curb the ability of Japan’s biggest banks to raise dividend payout to investors in the future.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Regulator Urges Smaller Banks to Mull Mergers

By Editors | 28/01/2014

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has told regional banks to consider mergers and other tie-ups as part of medium- to long-term management strategies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan to Urge Banks to Appoint Outside Board Members for Transparency

By Editors | 24/01/2014

Japanese regulators plan to call on banks and their holding companies to appoint outside directors as members of their board to enhance transparency in management.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Implement Regulation on Financial Benchmarks

By Editors | 30/12/2013

The Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate (TIBOR) is likely to be the first benchmark to be regulated following recent study group […]

Credit Risk

BOJ Amendment to Guidelines on Eligible Collateral

By Editors | 04/10/2013

At the Monetary Policy Meeting held 4 October 2013, the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan made the following […]