Japan

Big Picture

BIS Paper Offers Analysis of BOJ ETF Purchase Programme

By Editors | 04/08/2023

The programme provides a short term boost to stock prices, but impacts to the securities lending market diminish its effectiveness.

ESG / Sustainability

Sustainable Finance in Japan Makes Steady Progress: FSA

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

The Japanese FSA’s expert panel on sustainable finance has published its third progress report on sustainable finance initiatives in the country, highlighting policy trends and updates.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Launches Consultation on Permanent Cessation of Euroyen TIBOR

By Jill Wong | 02/08/2023

The consultation on permanently ceasing the Euroyen TIBOR was motivated by the need to enhance the transparency, robustness and reliability of the interbank offered rate to be fully compliant with IOSCO principles.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Seeks Industry Input on Impact Investment Guidelines

By Editors | 01/08/2023

The guidelines set out four key principles of impact investment, and encourages dialogue with investee companies to assist them in creating or accelerating change.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Blockchain Association Proposes Reforms to Crypto Tax Regime

By Editors | 31/07/2023

The JBA is seeking the abolishment of the year-end tax on unrealised gains from tokens issued by third parties, among other reforms.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Surpises Market With Tweak to Monetary Policy Stance

By Editors | 31/07/2023

The tweak is seen as a small step towards normalisation. Analysts have warned that the BOJ’s monetary policy stance harms the economy and distorts the bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Names 17 Firms That Endorse New Code of Conduct on ESG Data

By Editors | 30/07/2023

Endorsers include Bloomberg LP, Clarity AI, FTSE Russell, ICE, ISS ESG, Moody’s Japan, Morningstar Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG Research, Refinitiv, and S&P Global Ratings Japan.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Bourse to Revise Guidance on Minimum Investment

By Editors | 29/07/2023

The move is aimed at encouraging companies to lower their minimum investment size and making shares more affordable for retail investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOJ Holds First Meeting of Expert Panel on CBDCs

By Editors | 21/07/2023

The first meeting of the CBDC Forum was held on Thursday, including participation from about 60 private business operators.