Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Calls for Earlier Release of Securities Reports

06/04/2025

The FSA said the Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has made the request for companies to release their securities reports earlier.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Launches Robo-Advisory Services for Pension Investment

06/04/2025

The FSC said Fount Investment Advisory and Hana Bank are launching the service first but that other approved firms will follow.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Amendments to Reclassify Crypto Expected in 2026

04/04/2025

The change would make trading in crypto based on insider information illegal, as is the case with stocks and other financial products.

AML / KYC

FSC Korea Unveils Plans to Introduce Bank Agency Services

04/04/2025

A new scheme will allow authorised third-party entities to perform specific banking functions face-to-face on behalf of banks.

Enforcement

Japanese Brokerage Firm Accused of Misleading Elderly Clients

04/04/2025

Tachibana Securities allegedly misled around 50 elderly clients and encouraged excessive trading for commissions, the SESC said.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Launches Roadmap Tool to Aid Adoption of Sustainability Standards

04/04/2025

The Roadmap Tool offers jurisdictions practical support and guidance to navigate the complexities of regulatory adoption.

New Zealand FMA Launches Review on Financial Advice Accessibility

04/04/2025

The review will inform the FMA’s approach to reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing the provision of financial advice across New Zealand.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Finalises Guidance on Verifying AML Effectiveness

04/04/2025

The revised guidelines introduce an inspection policy that outlines how management should oversee and guide the verification process.

ESG / Sustainability

SSBJ: Japan Sustainability Reporting Standards Align with ISSB

04/04/2025

The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan published documents explaining the degree of alignment with the ISSB Standards.