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Crypto / Digital Assets

Top Japanese Brokerages Preparing to Enter Crypto Exchange Market - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

Nomura, Daiwa, and SMBC Nikko are preparing to enter the crypto market ahead of planned regulatory reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Finalises Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2026

The rules mandate SSBJ-based sustainability reporting for large firms and expand human capital disclosures, while introducing a safe harbour for Scope 3 emissions data.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Working Group Proposes Overhaul of Market Abuse Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 19/02/2026

Proposals include higher fines for insider trading, new penalties for accomplices, and expanded investigative powers for regulators to tackle unlicensed firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Regulators Probe Insider Trading Case at Mizuho Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

Japan’s SESC is probing a Mizuho Securities investment banker for suspected illegal trading using confidential client information.

Capital / Liquidity

Japanese Banks Show Improved Resilience to Interest Rate Risk: AMRO

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

The megabanks have strengthened asset-liability management and shifted their portfolios to manage interest rate risk in the banking book.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan's FSA Explores 'Agile Governance' Approach for AI Use

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

Regulators and industry leaders discussed balancing innovation with risk management, highlighting the need for management accountability and better data strategies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Gives Backing to Blockchain Securities PoC

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

Nomura, Daiwa, and three megabanks will test settling stock and bond trades using blockchain and a jointly-issued stablecoin.

Enforcement

Prudential Japan Faces FSA Probe, USD 350M Hit From Fraud Scandal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

Insurer establishes a third-party panel and overhauls compensation after uncovering a JPY 3.1 billion fraud by employees.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Proposes Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Crypto Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

FSA outlines a three-pronged plan of firm-level duties, industry collaboration, and public support to combat sophisticated cyber threats.