Japan

    Structural Regulation

    Firms Increasingly Plan Expansion in APAC, but Selectively, ASIFMA Finds

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2026

    New report finds two-thirds of firms plan to expand in APAC, prioritising markets with regulatory clarity and established infrastructure.

    Market Abuse

    Japan SESC Seeks Insider Trading Fine for Ex-Goldman Employee

    By Editors | 30/06/2026

    The SESC has proposed a JPY 19 million penalty related to trades in Nippo Corp shares ahead of a 2021 tender offer.

    Cybersecurity

    Google Grants Japan's Megabanks Access to Advanced Cyber AI

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/06/2026

    The move is part of a broader government push to bolster the financial sector's defences against cyberattacks using cutting-edge AI.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Japan Blueprint Urges BOJ to Support Private Demand - Report

    By Editors | 29/06/2026

    A draft of Japan's long-term economic blueprint calls on the central bank to keep borrowing costs low to support growth.

    Market Data & Technology

    Tokyo Stock Exchange to Double Trading Capacity to Ensure Stability

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/06/2026

    The exchange is undertaking its largest-ever system upgrade to enhance reliability and prevent disruptions following a surge in trading volumes.

    Stablecoins

    SBI, Ripple, Circle Advance Stablecoin Initiatives in Japan

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

    SBI Holdings launched a yen stablecoin, Ripple introduced its dollar coin RLUSD, and Nomura is partnering with Circle.

    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.

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