Japan

Banking industry renews opposition to Rakuten's ILC application

06/23/20

Three banking trade associations told the FDIC that Rakuten Bank America, even after revisions to its earlier application to the agency, would still violate the separation of banking and commerce as well as present consumer privacy concerns.

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Money laundering battle drives Japan banks to JPMorgan’s network

12/10/19

JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s blockchain-based information network for payments is drawing the greatest interest in Japan, a country long blamed for weak measures against money laundering.

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Bank of Hawaii launches program with large Japanese bank

05/15/18

Bank of Hawaii will serve Japanese citizens looking to conduct business in the United States.

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