The UK’s financial regulator has banned the sale of cryptocurrency-related derivatives to retail consumers, saying the underlying assets had “no reliable basis for valuation”. After concluding a ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. FCA Bans Sale of Crypto-Derivatives to Retail Investors
Britain’s financial watchdog has banned the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives, saying they have no value for ordinary investors. ( read original story ...)
The UK’s financial regulator bans crypto-based products for retail investors after a year-long review
These products are "ill-suited" to retail consumers as they risk losing a lot of money due to difficulties in valuing cryptoassets, the FCA said. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to raise prices on LT, passenger tires Nov. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. said it is increasing prices of consumer replacement tires sold in the U.S. by up to 5 percent, effective November 1. Yokohama said the increase includes high-performance, light ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo’s Message in Japan: Countering China Is Worth Meeting Face to Face
The American diplomat’s willingness to meet with allies in Asia, despite the crisis embroiling the White House, speaks to fears of China’s rise. ( read original story ...)
US, Australia, India, Japan discuss China’s growing power
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that China's increasingly assertive actions across the region make it more critical than ever for four Indo-Pacific nations known as the Quad to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea to open borders for business from Thursday
Japan and South Korea will reopen borders to each other for business trips from Thursday, a move that may help improve relations that have sunk to a historic low over wartime labor. "Currently, the ... ( read original story ...)
Metsä Pavilion opens in Tokyo – a showcase of elegant design and fast offsite construction with wooden elements
The Metsä Pavilion is Business Finland's project with Metsä Group as the main partner. The elegant pavilion highlights innovative ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea lift entry ban on business travel
Japan and South Korea have agreed to recommence business travel between the countries starting Thursday, in an attempt to improve their historically poor relations. ( read original story ...)
U.K.’s FCA Bans Sale of Crypto-Derivatives to Retail Consumers
Britain’s financial watchdog has banned the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives, saying they have no value for ordinary investors. ( read original story ...)
City watchdog bans crypto-derivatives to save investors from £53m in losses
The FCA will prohibit the sale or marketing of financial instruments linked to cryptoassets, such as bitcoin, from January 6. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Koizumi Eyes Reform in a $15 Billion Power Market
(Bloomberg) -- In a couple of years, Japan will be paying the highest rates in the world to incumbent power utilities simply for maintaining generation capacity, including coal and nuclear plants, to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan, India and Australia Strengthen Ties to Counter China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the foreign ministers of Japan, India and Australia pledged to uphold territorial sovereignty and freedom of navigation as rising tension between the countries and ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Japan to restart short and long-term business travel with South Korea
TOKYO: Japan and South Korea agreed on Tuesday (Oct 6) to restart travel between the two countries for short- and long-term business travellers, ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Slams China’s ‘Corruption, Coercion’ At Tokyo Talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on key Asian allies to unite against China's "exploitation, corruption and coercion" in the region, as he held talks Tuesday in Tokyo. Pompeo was speaking at ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Chinese vaccines to be assessed; Japan-South Korea travel plan revealed
Mexican minister says huge jump was ‘one-off’ caused by data methodology change; Japan and South Korea to resume business travel ... ( read original story ...)