This eCourse consists of two modules. Module 1 examines the recent economic history of Japan, and its current activities duties assumed by each of Japan’s financial regulators, as well as the tools they use to pursue their objectives.

Module 2 examines the duties assumed by each of Singapore’s financial regulators, as well as the tools they use to pursue their objectives.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recall Japan’s recent economic history
- Identify the steps that have been taken to attempt to counteract the stagnation of Japan’s economy
- Recognize Japan’s monetary policy as administered by the Bank of Japan
- Identify the roles carried out by each of the regulatory bodies in Japan
- Recognize Singapore’s significance as a global financial hub
- Identify the idiosyncrasies of financial regulation in Singapore
- Recognize on the roles carried out by each of the regulatory bodies in Singapore

Module 1: Financial Authorities (Japan)
Topic 1: Economic Background
Topic 2: Bank of Japan
Topic 3: Key Japanese Regulators
Topic 4: Other Regulators

Module 2: Financial Authorities (Singapore)
Topic 1: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Topic 2: Singapore Exchange (SGX) & Securities Industry Council (SIC)