Japan

CBDCs

BOJ Advances CBDC Plans, Weighing Retail and Wholesale Tracks

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

The central bank is now formally considering a wholesale CBDC and tokenised deposits, running in parallel with its ongoing retail digital yen pilot.

Payments & Settlements

India, Japan Advance Direct Rupee-Yen Trade Settlement Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The move aims to reduce transaction costs and reliance on the US dollar for bilateral trade, building on existing regulatory frameworks in both nations.

Market Risk

Japan Shifts to ‘Ambush’ Intervention Tactics to Counter Yen Speculators

By Editors | 07/07/2026

Japanese authorities are reportedly moving away from telegraphed warnings towards surprise interventions to raise the cost of shorting the yen.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan Consortium to Define Legal and Governance Framework for AI Agents

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2026

A 28-member group led by MUFG will examine the use of verifiable credentials to manage risks as AI agents begin to conduct financial transactions.

Market Data & Technology

JPX Expands Securities Data Platform with Depository Centre

By Editors | 02/07/2026

Japan's securities depository will add its data to a new industry platform aimed at automating back-office operations for firms.

Cybersecurity

Japan FSA Orders Aflac Life Insurance to Report on Customer Data Breach

By Editors | 02/07/2026

The insurer's Japanese subsidiary has been ordered to detail the cause and impact of the major cybersecurity incident.

Structural Regulation

Japan Launches CFIUS-Style Body to Tighten Foreign Investment Screening

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2026

The new Japan Foreign Investment Committee will conduct cross-ministerial reviews of inbound deals, expanding scrutiny to protect critical technology and data.

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.