ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Publishes Guidance on Transition Plan Disclosures

25/06/2025

IFRS Foundation has issued guidance to support firms disclosing climate-related transition plans under IFRS S2, to enhance comparability for investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea’s FSC Charts Path to Approve Spot Crypto ETFs by Late 2025

24/06/2025

The FSC informed a government committee that it will prepare measures for introducing virtual asset spot ETFs in Korea.

Korea Eases Regulatory Pressure on REITs Amid Sector Scrutiny

24/06/2025

Korea Exchange confirmed that REITs would be spared from the higher revenue thresholds set out in the FSC’s reform plans.

Japan Enacts Law to Curb Online Gambling

24/06/2025

The revised law empowers agencies to request takedowns of online casino ads while expanding public awareness efforts across media and venues.

Japan FSA Refines Assessment Framework for Internal Audit Function

24/06/2025

The FSA’s new report seeks to address industry requests for greater clarity on the specific requirements of the four-stage assessment framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Finalises Rule Change for Proprietary Trading Systems

24/06/2025

The FSA is removing the volume-based reporting requirements for PTS authorisation because there are other transparency measures in place.

AML / KYC

Japan to Require Banks to Use IC Chips for Customer Verification

24/06/2025

Authorities aim to eliminate image-based identity checks in favour of tamper-resistant IC chip scans to prevent fraud.

Enforcement

JPX Exchanges Take Disciplinary Action Against Tachibana Securities

23/06/2025

Tachibana Securities misled elderly investors through improper stock solicitations and excessive fees amid repeated internal oversight failures.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan’s FSA Releases Carbon Credit Trading Infrastructure Framework

23/06/2025

New report outlines considerations to improve the transparency and financial integrity of carbon credit transactions in Japan.