CFCL Market guide – Japan

Clearstream Fund Centre (“CFCL”) Market Guides provide key information, in particular in the area of settlement and asset servicing, on each market where CFCL offers a service. In addition, relevant website addresses are indicated, where more detailed information is provided according to specific needs.

The Japanese market guide is split into 5 sections:

General information;
Market infrastructure;
Regulation;
Settlement process and services;
Asset servicing.

Further information can be found in the CFCL Client Handbook and in the Japan Tax guide.

Characteristics of the market

• For Investment fund Securities, Japan is a Domestic Market with a CSD link;
• Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are permitted and can be traded within the Japanese market.