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Securities / Derivatives
Osaka Exchange Proposes Rule Changes for JGB, Precious Metals Futures
By Editors | 26/09/2025
The exchange is seeking public comment on proposals to widen tick sizes for mini JGBs and shift price bands for metals futures.
Market Infrastructure
Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025
TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.
Securities / Derivatives
BOJ Surprises Market With ETF, J-REIT Disposal Plan
By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025
The BOJ will gradually unwind its holdings and end its ETF lending facility, marking a further step towards policy normalisation.
AML / KYC
Japan’s National Police Flags Surge in Phishing, Record Losses
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/09/2025
Phishing cases hit 1.2 million in the first half of 2025, with online banking scams already costing victims over JYP 4 billion.
AML / KYC
Japanese Banks Team Up with Power Utilities to Curb Money Laundering
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025
The system will cross-check new bank account applications against utility contract data, helping prevent identity fraud and reduce verification costs for financial institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan and Japan Launch First Cross-Border ETF Listings
By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025
Nomura Asset Management has listed feeder ETFs on the Taiwan and Tokyo stock exchanges, marking a key step in regional capital market integration.
Enforcement
Japan 's Nippon Life Uncovers Data Misuse as Regulator Intensifies Scrutiny of Insurers
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025
An internal review found staff seconded to banks accessed confidential sales information without authorisation, prompting the insurer to take disciplinary action.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea-Japan Bank Consortium Completes Stablecoin Trial
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025
A proof-of-concept remittance project found stablecoins cut costs, but highlighted South Korea's lack of a clear regulatory framework.
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Grants JSCC Conditional Approval for US Client Clearing
By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2025
The decision allows US customers to access the world's most liquid yen swap market, subject to strict disclosure rules on bankruptcy protections.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan Proposes Rule Change to Widen CCP Scope for Investment Trusts
By Editors | 17/09/2025
The FSA has opened a consultation on a proposal to allow central counterparties to clear a broader range of funds, including active ETFs.
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