Financial Services Agency

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan SESC Seeks Action Against Moomoo for NISA Mis-selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The online broker, a unit of Futu Holdings, is cited for falsely advertising NISA-eligible products and for significant internal control and governance deficiencies.

Stablecoins

Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Rules for Crypto ETFs, Yen Stablecoins

By Mark Johnston | 02/06/2026

A policy panel has urged the government to create a legal framework for crypto ETFs and promote yen-denominated stablecoins for payments.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan to Overhaul Corporate Disclosure Rules to Cut Overlap

By Editors | 02/06/2026

The move aims to reduce the reporting burden on listed companies by streamlining securities reports and business reports from the fiscal year 2027.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Prudential Japan Faces JPY 5.5bn Compensation Bill Amid Misconduct Probe

By Editors | 02/06/2026

Financial losses are mounting as the insurer sets aside billions for client restitution, prompting an extended sales halt and deeper regulatory scrutiny.

Structural Regulation

Japan FSA Urges Listed Firms to Prioritise Growth, Deploy Cash Reserves

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2026

The regulator is also threatening to remove institutional investors as Stewardship Code signatories if they fail to promote long-term growth at investee companies.

Cybersecurity

Japan Urges Banks to Bolster Defences as It Gains Access to Advanced AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

Regulators have issued new guidance on AI-powered cyber threats as the government and major banks are set to receive access to Anthropic's powerful Claude Mythos model.

Cryptocurrency

Japan's SBI and Rakuten Preparing to Introduce Crypto Investment Trusts

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2026

SBI and Rakuten are developing bitcoin and ethereum investment trusts, with the FSA planning a new regulatory framework by 2028.

Stablecoins

Japan's Ruling Party Approves AI and On-Chain Finance Blueprint

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2026

The policy proposal calls for a five-year roadmap to develop a new financial infrastructure using tokenised deposits, yen stablecoins, and AI.

Stablecoins

Japan Finalises Rules, Creating Legal Path for Foreign Stablecoins

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2026

The regulator has amended key ordinances, allowing certain foreign trust-based stablecoins to be treated as payment instruments, not securities, from 1 June.