Japan

Capital / Liquidity

Japan, China Regulators Watching Smaller Banks as Competition Spurs Risk-Taking

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 06/10/2025

Compressed margins and nimble competitors are forcing smaller banks in Japan and China to move up the risk spectrum, prompting regulatory scrutiny.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SBI Crypto Mining Pool Reportedly Hacked, DPRK Link Suspected

By Editors | 06/10/2025

On-chain investigators report a USD 21 million theft from the Japanese financial giant's mining pool, noting similarities to previous North Korean attacks.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Finalises New Lease Accounting Rules for Financial Sector

By Editors | 01/10/2025

The rules require banks and insurers to bring most leases onto their balance sheets, aligning with new national accounting standards.

Securities / Derivatives

China Approves Japan's Mizuho to Launch Wholly-Owned Securities Firm

By Editors | 01/10/2025

Mizuho becomes the first Japanese and sixth overall foreign firm to receive a wholly-owned securities licence in mainland China.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Firms Face Major ‘Execution Gap’ in Responsible AI - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

A new report finds that while many APAC firms have responsible AI strategies, very few have fully operationalised them.

Securities / Derivatives

ECB Engages Banks on Capital Rules Amid Indian CCP Dispute - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

The banks have suggested routing trades through Indian lenders to circumvent direct dealings with CCIL, while ECB works on a “joint approach” with Indian regulators to resolve the dispute.

Sanctions

Japan Reimposes Iran Sanctions, Requiring FIs to Freeze Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

The measures target 78 entities and 43 individuals, requiring financial institutions to implement payment controls and enhanced due diligence.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea, Japan Investment Bodies Eye Stronger Capital Market Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

KOFIA and JITA agreed to cooperate on the development of asset management products, information sharing, and personnel exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Stock Exchange Tightens Growth Market Listing Rules

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The TSE will raise the market capitalisation requirement to JPY 10 billion five years after listing, up from JPY 4 billion after ten years.