Bank of Japan

Market Infrastructure

'Unarmed' Regulators Lack Power to Push Reforms: BOJ Deputy

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

Ryozo Himino says fading political will has stalled the Basel III endgame, leaving the global financial system exposed to new risks.

Market Infrastructure

G30 Calls for Faster CBDC Work, Robust Stablecoin Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2025

Global finance leaders call for strengthening the two-tier monetary system while warning of risks from private digital currencies.

Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Warns Banks of Real Estate and Stock Market Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The BOJ warned that surging property and equity prices, along with growing exposure to foreign investors and riskier lending practices, could threaten financial stability.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Sees Launch of First Regulated Yen Stablecoin, JPYC

By Editors | 28/10/2025

The fintech firm JPYC has launched a yen-pegged token, backed by bonds and deposits, under Japan's new regulatory framework.

Market Infrastructure

BOK Denies Report of Trilateral Currency Swap Talks with China, Japan

By Editors | 23/10/2025

BOK refuted claims of a three-way discussion, but confirmed talks are underway to extend its bilateral deal with China.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Japan to Address Inefficiencies in Derivatives Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

A new report from ISDA highlights that removing barriers like low automation and uneven liquidity is key to Japan's global asset management goals.

Trending

FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2025

The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Flags Higher Mortgage Default Risk in Longer-Term, Cross-Border Loans

By Editors | 13/10/2025

New FSA analysis of regional bank data finds higher default rates for loans over 35 years and those made outside a bank's home region.

Securities / Derivatives

BOJ Surprises Market With ETF, J-REIT Disposal Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

The BOJ will gradually unwind its holdings and end its ETF lending facility, marking a further step towards policy normalisation.