Japan

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory ESG Disclosure and Assurance

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

Regulators have set a phased timeline for Prime-listed firms, starting with financial years ending in March 2027, and outlined a 'profession-agnostic' framework for assurance providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan PM's Office Implicated in Memecoin Scandal, Contradicting Denials

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New allegations suggest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office knew about a controversial memecoin using her name, contradicting her public statements.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Identifies Gaps in Cyber Risk Management at Domestic FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

New FSA-commissioned report finds domestic firms lag overseas peers in managing cybersecurity risks from vendors and other third parties.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan's FSA Publishes New Cybersecurity Framework for Crypto Exchanges

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2026

The policy introduces a three-tiered approach of self-help, mutual assistance, and public support to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Backs Interbank Settlement Trial Using Tokenised Deposits

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

FSA will support a proof-of-concept testing on-chain settlement models for tokenised deposits involving multiple banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Launches New Asset Management Body, Plans Supervisory Bureau

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

A new association has launched for Japan's asset management industry, as regulators plan a new supervisory bureau to bolster the 'asset management nation' goal.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Revises Corporate Governance Code to Spur Growth Investment

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

Listed firms will be urged to use resources for R&D and human capital, with new governance reports due by July 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Consults on Index Rules for Special Alert Securities and Crypto Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

The proposed revisions would alter the timing of index removal for troubled stocks and temporarily halt the inclusion of new crypto-related issues into its indices.

AML / KYC

Japan Toughens AML Rules to Combat Mule Accounts and 'Dark' Part-Time Jobs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

Proposed legal amendments will increase penalties for illicit bank account trading and introduce new police powers to combat rising fraud and money laundering.