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Structural Regulation

Japan Finalises Bank Rule Changes on Investment Subsidiaries, Loan Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2026

The changes expand the scope for bank investment subsidiaries and clarify the accounting treatment for traded loans.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Financial Exchange Considers Launching New TONA Futures Products

By Editors | 16/06/2026

A working group of major financial firms has agreed to consider listing one-month and BOJ meeting-linked TONA futures.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan FSA Orders Business Suspension for Uri Shinkumi Bank Over Fraud Cover-Up

By Editors | 16/06/2026

The regulator has ordered a one-month partial business suspension for concealing major embezzlement, obstructing inspections, and systemic compliance failures.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Crypto Bill Passes Lower House Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

A bill to regulate crypto-assets under Japan’s securities law has passed a key committee, paving the way for new investor protections.

Cryptocurrency

Japan: Osaka Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Futures by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The move is aligned with planned regulatory reforms by Japan’s financial regulator to permit cryptocurrency investment trusts and ETFs.

Stablecoins

Japan’s Three Megabanks to Jointly Issue Yen Stablecoin by March 2027

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2026

Japan’s three largest banks will jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin under a trust structure, initially targeting securities settlement.

Capital Adequacy

Japan to Ease Bank Capital Rules for Public-Private Investments

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2026

FSA to propose conditional capital relief for banks to encourage investment in startups and regional firms.

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.