Japan

Structural Regulation

JPX Unveils Plan to Bolster Governance and Digital Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

JPX updated its medium-term plan, focusing on corporate governance reforms, technology adoption, and market structure enhancements.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Broaden M&A Guidance to Include Economic Security

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Japan’s economy ministry will urge company boards to consider factors beyond price, such as economic security and stakeholder views, in takeover bids.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Targets Money Laundering Risks in Crypto-Funded Real Estate Deals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

Four Japanese government agencies have issued a joint warning on the money laundering risks of using crypto in property transactions, demanding stricter controls.

Data Privacy

IG Japan Reports Data Mishandling, Cites Vendor Oversight Failure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

The Japanese broker has apologised for mishandling the personal data of over 160,000 clients, attributing the failure to poor supervision of its UK-based affiliate.

Structural Regulation

Japan Blocks Acquisition by Korean PE Firm on National Security Grounds

By Editors | 28/04/2026

Government invokes national security law to recommend the halt of a planned USD 1.7 billion private equity deal, citing risks to its defence industry.

Structural Regulation

Japan Overhauls Defence Export Rules, Opening Door to Arms Sales

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The government has scrapped decades-old restrictions on military exports, aiming to boost its domestic defence industry and play a larger role in regional and global security.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Exchange Publishes Guide to Attract Foreign Company IPOs

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The TSE has released a comprehensive handbook detailing pathways and requirements for overseas firms to list in Japan, aiming to boost cross-border offerings.

Cybersecurity

Japan Launches Task Force to Tackle AI Cyber Risks in Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The joint public-private group will address "unprecedented" threats to the financial system following global security concerns over Anthropic's powerful 'Mythos' AI model.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BOJ Warns on Hedge Fund and Geopolitical Risks to Financial System

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

BOJ flags growing threats from overseas non-banks and Middle East conflict, despite finding the system is currently stable.