The investment bank is eyeing a prized banking licence to operate in Japan - what does this mean for the bank, for treasurers and for fintech in the region?
China backs away from new e-commerce rules; China clarifies tax position for foreign bond holders; AML probe deepens on Japanese bank; RBA takes aim at bank profits; MAS grants first private securities platform licence
Japan grants cryptocurrency body regulatory powers; blockchain firms in China need to register identities; Trading begins at Shenzhen-based HKEx owned commodities exchange.
Toshiba’s reform of its audit committee came too late to save the firm’s reputation for fiscal probity. Other Japanese firms need to take note and avoid a similar fall from grace.
