JAPAN

    Capital / Liquidity

    Japan’s FSA Pushes Regional Banks Beyond Loans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    The FSA is calling on regional banks to go beyond traditional lending by helping local businesses raise equity, advising on funding strategies and facilitating deals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.

    Trending

    Taiwan and Japan Set to Launch First Cross-Listed ETFs

    By Editors | 04/09/2025

    Nomura and Cathay will list funds on the Tokyo and Taipei exchanges, a key step in Taiwan's capital market internationalisation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Post Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposits for 120M Accounts

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The financial giant will use the DCJPY network starting in fiscal 2026, enabling instant settlement for blockchain-based securities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSA Japan Proposes Expanding NISA to Minors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    Japan’s financial regulator plans to lower the age threshold for tax-free stock investment accounts and broaden eligible products.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions DPRK-Linked IT Worker Network Over Weapons Funding

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    OFAC announced sanctions targeting a North Korean IT worker network and associated entities for financing illicit arms development via crypto transactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

    By Editors | 25/08/2025

    The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan FSA to Create New Bureau for Crypto, Insurance, Asset Management

    By Editors | 22/08/2025

    The FSA plans to reorganise in 2026, creating a new body to oversee digital finance and crypto-assets alongside insurance and asset management.

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