Financial Services Agency

Cloud & Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA Establishes Fintech Panel

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2016

Regulator says it is concerned Japan’s fintech development lags other advanced economies.

Market Abuse

Credit Suisse Japan Vows to Improve Internal Controls

By Samuel Riding | 18/04/2016

SESC says analysts released pre-announcement earnings revisions to customers, asks FSA to punish bank.

Capital Adequacy

Japan to Consult on ‘Dynamic Supervision’

By Samuel Riding | 14/04/2016

FSA commissioner says new regulatory approach will provide more comprehensive assessment of bank safety and soundness.

Trading & Investment

Japan’s FSA to Review HFT

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2016

Regulator to review impact on market volatility and potential damage to value of listed companies.

Market Risk

Japan’s FSA Urges Banks to Draw up Negative Rate Action Plans

By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016

Regulator says regional banks should plan for impact of negative rates on securities investment.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BOJ to Closely Monitor Impact of Negative Rates

By Samuel Riding | 03/02/2016

Finance minister responds to concern about impact on domestic banks’ profitability.

Structural Regulation

Japan, EU Making ‘Substantial Progress’ on Regulatory Cooperation

By Samuel Riding | 22/01/2016

Annual meeting cites concerns about impact of reforms on economic growth, updates on regulatory cooperation framework.

Market Risk

Japan Considering New Rate Risk System

By Samuel Riding | 07/01/2016

Early warning system on interest rate changes to be based on outcome of BCBS proposals.

Trading & Investment

How Regulation is Accelerating Use of E-trading

By Editors | 16/12/2015

Moves to reduce systemic risk and increase transparency in OTC derivatives support technological innovation.