JAPAN

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Highlights Increase in Internet Banking Fraud

By Editors | 12/06/2025

FSA released data on the state of fraudulent activity involving banking services, highlighting increased internet banking fraud and compensation trends.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Tightens Crypto Rules to Safeguard Investor Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/06/2025

Japan’s revised Payment Services Act empowers authorities to issue a “domestic custody order” to failing foreign crypto exchanges.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Continues to Grapple with Brokerage Account Hijackings

By Editors | 10/06/2025

There were 2,289 unauthorised transactions in brokerage accounts in May, only a small decrease from the figures reported for April.

AML / KYC

A Paradigm Shift in How We Fight Financial Crime

By Hiroshi Ozaki | 09/06/2025

At a recent roundtable in Tokyo, participants discussed strategies to fight financial crime in the age of AI and globalisation.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan’s FSA Establishes New ‘AI Public-Private Forum’

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The forum aims to foster a secure environment for FIs to discuss their use of AI, share best practices, and address practical challenges.

Japan Adds Labour Safeguards to New Corporate Lending Framework

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Regulatory guidelines clarify limits on lender influence over workforce decisions under new EVSI system.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Enhances Rules on Management of Safe Deposit Boxes

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The new guidelines target theft prevention and money laundering risks in safe deposit box operations at major and regional banks.

Enforcement

Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia Detains Japanese Nationals for Suspected Fraud Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2025

Japanese nationals have been taken into custody in Cambodia, with authorities preparing  their deportation once charges are confirmed.