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    Market Infrastructure

    Japan’s FSA Urges FIs to End Use of Password-Protected Zip Files

    By Editors | 30/05/2025

    The FSA cites security risks and vulnerability to malware as reasons to discontinue the practice of sending email attachments with passwords.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms

    By Editors | 30/05/2025

    The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Japan FSA to Review Regional Banks for Deposit Outflow Risks

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/05/2025

    The regulator will assess whether internal risk models are overly optimistic as 16 banks breach capital risk thresholds.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan Moves to Block Payments Linked to Online Casinos

    By Thisanka Siripala | 22/05/2025

    Banks, payments providers and crypto firms are directed to issue user warnings and block transactions linked to online casinos.

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    Enforcement

    Former TSE Employee and Father Sentenced in Insider Trading Case

    By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2025

    Both were sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for three years, and fined after being convicted of insider trading.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Japan Urges Banks to Start Preparing for Post-Quantum Risks

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

    The FSA warns smaller banks may be most at risk amid rising threats and limited cybersecurity capacity.

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    Enforcement

    Japan FSA Issues Order to Suruga Bank Over Loan Misconduct

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

    The bank is under pressure to explain delays in resolving fraudulent real estate loans issued prior to 2018.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan Securities Account Hacks Surged in April: FSA

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2025

    The FSA data shows 4,852 cases of unauthorised account access in April, compared to 1,420 in March and just 65 in January.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    JSDA Proposes to Remove Redundant Rules for PTS Operators

    By Editors | 07/05/2025

    The amendments are in response to new regulations that directly place reporting and publication requirements on operators of Proprietary Trading Systems.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan Launches Registration System for Fund Manager Services

    By Editors | 06/05/2025

    Firms providing accounting, compliance and legal services to asset management firms can voluntarily register on the new system.

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