Japan

Sustainable Finance

New Report Maps Divergent Paths for Transition Finance in Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

RMI report details the varied progress of transition finance frameworks across Asia, highlighting key regulatory developments, market challenges, and the critical bottleneck of bankability.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Arrests Alleged Second-in-Command of Sanctioned Prince Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2026

The arrest, made on minor residency charges, connects to a multi-billion dollar international fraud and money laundering investigation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Deeper Data Sharing Needed to Combat Industrialised Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Experts at a Singapore conference argue voluntary partnerships are not enough, urging legal reforms and a mindset shift to disrupt networked criminal gangs.

Cryptocurrency

Japanese Pension Fund Adds Crypto as a Currency Hedge

By Editors | 25/06/2026

The National Business Corporate Pension Fund is allocating 1 percent of its assets to crypto, citing a need to diversify away from the US dollar.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Police Arrest OTC Dealers in Stablecoin Laundering Case

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2026

The arrests in Osaka highlight a regulatory gap in Japan’s oversight of over-the-counter crypto asset trading used to launder the proceeds of fraud.

Tokenisation

Japan’s Hokuriku Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposit Service by FY2027

By Editors | 23/06/2026

The regional bank has partnered with DeCurret DCP to use the DCJPY Network for corporate payments and payroll services.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan’s FSA Orders Moomoo Securities to Halt New Client Onboarding

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2026

The regulator has imposed a three-month suspension, citing significant failures in compliance, customer protection, anti-money laundering, and cybersecurity controls.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan Drafts Updated AI Strategy to Account for 'Mythos-class’ AI Models

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

A draft revision to Japan’s AI Basic Plan flags escalating cyberattack and disinformation risks from advanced models, signalling a more agile approach to regulation.

Market Risk

BOJ Raises Rate to 1%, Details Plan to Taper JGB Purchases

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

BOJ lifted its policy rate for the first time since December and outlined a clear, long-term path for reducing its bond holdings through to 2027.