Financial Services Agency

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan FSA Orders AEON Bank to Improve AML/CFT Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 27/12/2024

The FSA said AEON Bank neglected at least 14,639 transactions detected by its surveillance system and takes too long to report suspicious transactions

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

JBA Directs Banks to Conduct Inspections on Safe Deposit Boxes

By Editors | 23/12/2024

The notice to banks, which lists specific examples of inspection items, is a response to the theft of over JPY 1 billion from customers’ safe deposit boxes.

Structural Regulation

Japan FSA Forms Liaison Council to Promote Earlier Issuance of Annual Reports

By Editors | 20/12/2024

The FSA said the number of listed companies that issue securities reports before their AGMs is still currently limited.

Market Abuse

JSDA Fines Nomura Over JGB Futures Manipulation Case

By Editors | 19/12/2024

The FSA, OSE and TSE have each already penalised Nomura Securities for JGB futures manipulation by one of its traders in March 2021.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA Orders MUFG to File Report on Safe Deposit Box Thefts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2024

The FSA ordered MUFG Bank to submit a report on the theft of customer assets from 60 safe deposit boxes by a former employee.

Market Abuse

JPX Penalises Nomura Over JGB Futures Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2024

OSE has imposed a fine and a threeday JGB futures trading suspension on Nomura Securities while the TSE issued a reprimand.

Model Risk

Model Risk Management at Japan Banks Gaining Sophistication: FSA

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2024

The FSA says FIs should continue refining their model risk management frameworks, prioritising AI-specific models.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Nomura Announces Measures to Address Unethical Behaviour by Staff

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/12/2024

Ten executives will take pay cuts and staff monitoring will be enhanced after a former employee was indicted on attempted murder charges.

Credit Risk

Japan FSA Calls on FIs to Provide Flexible Lending to Businesses

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/12/2024

The FSA urges FIs to prioritise flexible loans and repayment plans tailored to the circumstances of each business.