Legal and Tax 2020
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Review of Pre-Knowledge Contracts or Schemes, and Stock Ownership Associations
Exemption from Insider Trading Regulations
October 02, 2020
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Efforts to Protect Minority Shareholders of Listed Subsidiaries
TSE study group releases interim report
September 23, 2020
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Second Public Consultation in Preparation for Discontinuation of JPY LIBOR
Aiming at suspension of new loans and bond issues referencing JPY LIBOR by end June 2021
September 10, 2020
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Effects of Antimonopoly Special Provisions Law on Trends in Regional Bank Mergers
Funding needs, HHI, and sustainability of competition are central in predicting regional bank trends.
August 20, 2020
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Financial System Council Working Group on Financial Markets Strengthening Customer-Oriented Business Conduct
Data sheets introduced containing critical information
August 18, 2020
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Disclosure of Financial Instruments by Fair Value Required
Revision of financial statements regulations concerning fair value of financial instruments
July 29, 2020
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New System of Safekeeping of Holographic Wills Goes into Effect
Effective from July 10, 2020
July 08, 2020
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Revisions to Financial Services Intermediary and Fund Transfer Service Laws Enacted
Outline of revisions to the Act on Sales, etc. of Financial Instruments and the Payment Services Act
July 06, 2020
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COVID-19 Disclosures in Annual Securities Reports
Based on FSA opinion and status of financial results summary
June 24, 2020
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Revised Foreign Exchange Act Goes into Effect
Concerns that engagement on the part of foreign investors may be constrained
June 18, 2020
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Guidance on Calling "Continued Meetings" at General Meetings of Shareholders
FSA, Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry issue guidance in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
June 02, 2020
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Deadline for Submission of Annual Securities Report Extended Until End of September
Emergency revision of disclosure regulations due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic
May 13, 2020
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Disclosure in Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition
Revised accounting standard for revenue recognition issued (Revised Accounting Standard 2020)
April 22, 2020
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Promoting Introduction of 5G with Tax Incentives
Newly established along with the Open Innovation Promotion Tax Program
April 10, 2020
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Japan’s stewardship code (Second Revised Version)
Covers issues such as sustainability, bond investments, and proxy advisors
April 10, 2020
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Request for Early Disclosure of Risk Associated with COVID-19 and Special Cases of Delisting
JPX and TSE announce additional measures
March 31, 2020
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Proposal of Rules and Regulations Regarding Foreign Exchange & Foreign Trade Act Announced
Exemption from prior notification now applicable to investments by SWFs in core sectors such as nuclear power
March 31, 2020
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Cabinet Decision on Bill for Revision of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information
Clarifies requirements for the exercise of rights such as suspension of processing, and details of Pseudonymized data
March 30, 2020
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Handling General Shareholders' Meetings, Settlements and Disclosure in Light of COVID-19
Ministry of Justice, Financial Services Agency and TSE have all issued statements
March 24, 2020
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Response after Discontinuance of Financial Inspection Manual
Financial institutions are expected to incorporate current and future information and their own bank characteristics into their business practices.
February 26, 2020