Japan to Let Financial Firms Recommend iDeCo Investments to Boost Retirement Returns Japan will allow financial firms to recommend investment products for iDeCo participants, seeking to nudge risk-averse savers toward …
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Bangla QR launches nationwide to boost tax revenue and financial inclusion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh rolls out Bangla QR nationwide to unify digital payments Bangladesh launches Bangla QR nationwide to unify QR payments, boost tax revenue and expand financial inclusion by making bank and …
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog launches probe into large shareholding reports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s FSA probes large shareholding reports over investor disclosure of intentions Japan’s Financial Services Agency has begun probing large shareholding reports filed since May 1 to determine whether investors disclose …
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Asia’s financial hubs launch upskilling programs to protect graduates from AI job losses
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsia’s Financial Hubs Brace for Shrinkage in AI Entry-Level Jobs Cities ramp up training and recruitment changes as AI entry-level jobs decline, with Hong Kong and Singapore focused on reskilling …
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Politics
Anthropic’s Mutos Prompts Japan to Consider Active Financial System Shutdown
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Considers “Active Shutdown” of Financial Systems to Counter AI Mutos Cyber Risk Japan’s public-private financial council considers ‘active shutdown’ of banking systems to counter AI Mutos cyber threats, drafting …
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Prudential Financial Faces $575 Million Operating Profit Hit, Confirms Long‑term Japan Commitment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrudential Financial Japan Hit by Up to $575m Profit Charge as CEO Vows Long-Term Commitment Prudential Financial Japan faces up to $575 million operating profit hit after misconduct at a …