Financial Services Agency

    Structural Regulation

    Investors Fear Japan May Weaken Corporate Governance Reforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2026

    Proposed revisions to Japan’s Corporate Governance Code and Companies Act are drawing criticism for favouring corporate interests over investor protection and shareholder rights.

    Tokenisation

    Mitsui & Co Issues Japan's First Land-Backed Digital Security

    By Editors | 18/05/2026

    A security token backed by land leasehold rights has been issued under the FIEA, signalling a new phase for tokenised assets in Japan.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan Holds First Meeting of New Taskforce on AI Cyber Threats

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2026

    The regulator brought together banks, government bodies and major AI firms to counter risks from new models.

    Stablecoins

    Japan Blockchain Foundation to Issue Trust-Type JPY Stablecoin

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

    The ‘EJPY’ stablecoin is designed to be compliant with Japan's legal framework for electronic payment instruments.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Japan FSA to Develop Shared AI Agent for Regional Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

    The project aims to improve efficiency and ease staffing pressures by providing a centrally developed conversational AI for customer service at around 100 institutions.

    Data Privacy

    Japan’s FSA Orders MetLife to Report on Data Breach Scandal

    By Editors | 01/05/2026

    The regulator has demanded a full report from MetLife Japan after its seconded employees improperly took customer data from several partner banks.

    Capital Adequacy

    APAC Silent on US Basel Reforms as Global Divergence Debate Builds

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/05/2026

    APAC regulators are treading carefully as the latest US Basel III proposals are still under consultation, while expressing concerns over divergence.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan Targets Money Laundering Risks in Crypto-Funded Real Estate Deals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

    Four Japanese government agencies have issued a joint warning on the money laundering risks of using crypto in property transactions, demanding stricter controls.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan Launches Task Force to Tackle AI Cyber Risks in Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    The joint public-private group will address "unprecedented" threats to the financial system following global security concerns over Anthropic's powerful 'Mythos' AI model.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Another Unit of Prudential Japan Being Probed for Misconduct

    By Editors | 24/04/2026

    Former employees of Gibraltar Life Insurance, part of the Prudential group, are suspected of mishandling customer funds.

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