Japan replaces financial watchdog chief with eyes on Hong Kong

Battle-tested at Basel, Himino tasked with luring businesses to Tokyo

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Ryozo Himino, vice minister for international affairs at the Financial Services Agency, will take the top post at Japan's financial watchdog. (Nikkei collage/source photos by Takanori Okabe and Rie Ishii)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The Financial Services Agency has tapped a veteran regulator who honed his skills on the international arena as its next chief as Japan sees an opportunity to lure business in Hong Kong's struggle.

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