Financial Services Agency

    Japan's New Government to Unveil Financial Sector Strategy by Year-End

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration will develop a 'Regional Financial Power Enhancement Plan' and a broader strategy to boost Japan's asset management appeal.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Japanese Megabanks Detail US Wind-Down Strategies in Living Wills

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    The plans, released by US regulators, outline how each firm’s American operations would be resolved under a multiple-point-of-entry strategy.

    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.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Asia Consortium to Address Transition Finance Bottlenecks

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    Regulators and industry have identified key financing bottlenecks and are developing practical guides to accelerate Asia's green transformation agenda.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSA Japan, ADB Sign Pact to Strengthen Financial Systems Across APAC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

    The partnership aims to boost financial inclusion, deepen capital markets, and strengthen financial stability across Asia-Pacific.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Asian Exchanges Crack Down on Corporate Crypto Hoarding – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

    Exchanges in Hong Kong, India, and Australia are reportedly blocking firms from becoming crypto-treasuries, citing rules against shell companies and speculative risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Chief Urges Jurisdictions to Follow Japan's 'Pragmatic' Basel III Lead

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

    Scott O’Malia also outlined plans to promote tokenisation for collateral and highlighted new digital post-trade tools.

    Trending

    Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold and Trade Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

    The FSA is reviewing rules to permit banks to hold digital assets, a move that could help to further integrate crypto into mainstream finance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan's Megabanks to Launch Joint Stablecoin for Corporate Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    A consortium of Japan's three largest banks will issue a yen-pegged stablecoin, aiming to modernise corporate payments under new regulations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under Proposed New Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    The FSA plans to amend laws to give its securities watchdog new powers to investigate and penalise illicit trading.

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