FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

    Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.

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    Japan Enacts Law to Curb Online Gambling

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The revised law empowers agencies to request takedowns of online casino ads while expanding public awareness efforts across media and venues.

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    Japan FSA Refines Assessment Framework for Internal Audit Function

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The FSA’s new report seeks to address industry requests for greater clarity on the specific requirements of the four-stage assessment framework.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Finalises Rule Change for Proprietary Trading Systems

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The FSA is removing the volume-based reporting requirements for PTS authorisation because there are other transparency measures in place.

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    Enforcement

    JPX Exchanges Take Disciplinary Action Against Tachibana Securities

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

    Tachibana Securities misled elderly investors through improper stock solicitations and excessive fees amid repeated internal oversight failures.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan’s FSA Releases Carbon Credit Trading Infrastructure Framework

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

    New report outlines considerations to improve the transparency and financial integrity of carbon credit transactions in Japan.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan: Major Banks Sign Data Sharing Agreement with NPA

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

    The banks will share information with police on transactions and accounts identified as being linked to fraud.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan’s Crypto Regulator Makes Login Upgrades Mandatory

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

    The measure comes after a spate of unauthorised transactions in securities accounts this year, highlighting a need to strengthen login security.

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    Japan’s FSA Issues Data Leak Report Order to Sompo Insurance

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

    The data breach potentially affected 17.48 million pieces of customer data, including names and insurance policy numbers.

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    AML / KYC

    JBA Implements Ban on Cash Storage in Safe Deposit Boxes

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

    Revised JBA guidance will prohibit the storage of cash in safe deposit boxes, in line with the FSA’s revised supervisory guidelines.

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