Financial Services Agency

    Capital Adequacy

    Japan FSA Proposes to Extend Regional Bank Support, Tighten Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    Proposals include extending capital injection schemes and easing investment rules, while tightening governance requirements in the wake of a recent scandal.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Publishes Final Working Group Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

    The plans would bring crypto-assets under the securities law framework, introducing an insider trading ban and stricter rules for firms.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Japan Establishes ‘Study Group’ on Corporate Risk Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The move aims to foster a common understanding among stakeholders in response to rising geopolitical and natural disaster risks.

    Stablecoins

    Sony-Backed Blockchain Firm Launches US Dollar Stablecoin

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

    The USD-pegged token aims to power payments and rewards on the Ethereum L2 network, targeting global markets.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Japan to Tighten Oversight of Regional Banks that Receive Public Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

    New rules will mandate stricter screening for injections of public funds and offer greater incentives for consolidation in the regional banking sector.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Backs Plan for 20% Crypto Tax, Aligning Rules With Securities

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    The proposal would cut the maximum tax rate from 55% and reclassify digital assets as financial products under existing law.

    Market Abuse

    Japan Makes First Arrests in $4.6b Securities Hijacking Probe

    By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

    Authorities apprehend two suspects linked to a market manipulation scheme involving hijacked online accounts and record-breaking fraudulent trading volumes.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan FSA Proposes Amendments to Mandate Sustainability Reporting

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

    Japan’s FSA has proposed disclosure reforms, including mandatory sustainability reporting for major Prime Market companies and expanded requirements on human capital.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Working Group Approves Draft Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

    By Mark Johnston | 28/11/2025

    The draft report outlines plans to combat insider trading, allow bank subsidiaries to invest in crypto, and reform Japan's IEO rules.

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