Japan

Securities / Derivatives

Korea, Japan Investment Bodies Eye Stronger Capital Market Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

KOFIA and JITA agreed to cooperate on the development of asset management products, information sharing, and personnel exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Stock Exchange Tightens Growth Market Listing Rules

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The TSE will raise the market capitalisation requirement to JPY 10 billion five years after listing, up from JPY 4 billion after ten years.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan's Ikuyo to Form Stablecoin Association for Trade Finance Reform

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The Tokyo-listed firm will create an industry body to promote blockchain-based settlement and address inefficiencies in cross-border payments.

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.