Japan

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Japan to Address Inefficiencies in Derivatives Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

A new report from ISDA highlights that removing barriers like low automation and uneven liquidity is key to Japan's global asset management goals.

Fintech / Regtech

FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.

Fintech / Regtech

India's NIPL and NTT DATA Sign Pact to Bring UPI to Japan

By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

MOU aims to allow the growing number of Indian tourists in Japan to use the popular mobile payment system.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Mandates Phishing-Resistant MFA for Online Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

New rules require default phishing-resistant authentication for key operations and ban login links in emails to combat rising fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Launches Latest Cross Industry Cybersecurity Exercise with 177 Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

This 10th annual exercise includes drills for data breaches, asset outflows, and a 'blind' scenario for banks to test industry resilience.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Flags Higher Mortgage Default Risk in Longer-Term, Cross-Border Loans

By Editors | 13/10/2025

New FSA analysis of regional bank data finds higher default rates for loans over 35 years and those made outside a bank's home region.

Securities / Derivatives

MUFG to Become First Japanese Bank to Issue Digital Bond for Tier 2 Capital

By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2025

The JPY 10 billion issuance, aimed at digital asset investors, will be the first of its kind in Japan’s banking sector.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Launches 'SX Brands 2026' Initiative to Boost Corporate Value

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The initiative from METI and the TSE aims to highlight firms excelling at long-term sustainable growth.

Enforcement

Tokyo Court Jails Ex-MUFG Manager for Safety Deposit Box Theft

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

The manager was sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing gold and cash from customer safety deposit boxes, prompting Japan’s FSA to ban cash storage and tighten bank oversight.