Japan

Structural Regulation

Investors Fear Japan May Weaken Corporate Governance Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2026

Proposed revisions to Japan’s Corporate Governance Code and Companies Act are drawing criticism for favouring corporate interests over investor protection and shareholder rights.

Tokenisation

Mitsui & Co Issues Japan's First Land-Backed Digital Security

By Editors | 18/05/2026

A security token backed by land leasehold rights has been issued under the FIEA, signalling a new phase for tokenised assets in Japan.

Cybersecurity

Japan Holds First Meeting of New Taskforce on AI Cyber Threats

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2026

The regulator brought together banks, government bodies and major AI firms to counter risks from new models.

Stablecoins

Japan Blockchain Foundation to Issue Trust-Type JPY Stablecoin

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

The ‘EJPY’ stablecoin is designed to be compliant with Japan's legal framework for electronic payment instruments.

Cybersecurity

Japan Megabanks to Gain Access to Anthropic's Mythos AI to Bolster Cyber Defences

By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2026

New public-private working group will develop countermeasures as top banks prepare to use the powerful, restricted cybersecurity model.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan FSA to Develop Shared AI Agent for Regional Banks

By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

The project aims to improve efficiency and ease staffing pressures by providing a centrally developed conversational AI for customer service at around 100 institutions.

Sustainable Finance

Tokyo and Luxembourg Sign Financial Cooperation Agreement

By Editors | 08/05/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and cross-border investment between the two financial hubs.

Data Privacy

EU, Japan Deepen Digital Cooperation on Data, AI and Platforms

By Editors | 08/05/2026

The EU and Japan have agreed to deepen cooperation on key digital policy areas, including data governance, AI, and platform regulation.

Sustainable Finance

BOJ Opens New Application Round for Climate Finance Facility

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The central bank has opened a new application window for its climate-focused lending facility, detailing specific TCFD-aligned disclosure requirements for applicants.