Japan

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Link Spot and Futures Electricity Trading Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

The service, entering its second phase in August 2026, aims to simplify transactions and encourage hedge accounting for electricity futures.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Selects Technology for Derivatives Platform Overhaul

By Editors | 05/02/2026

The new J-GATE4.0 system, set for 2028, will use Nasdaq trading and surveillance technology to boost market integrity.

Fintech / Regtech

BOJ and Private Sector Engage in Talks on Digital Yen Design

By Editors | 04/02/2026

A new committee has begun tackling practical issues like interoperability and costs, as the BOJ continues its CBDC pilot programme.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Proposes Rules for Handling Foreign-Issued Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2026

The proposals would bring certain foreign trust-based stablecoins into Japan's regulatory framework, imposing strict equivalence and due diligence rules on local handlers.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s UPI Set for Debut in Japan to Facilitate Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

UPI will be trialled in Japan in 2026, allowing Indian tourists to make seamless digital payments at local merchants via familiar apps.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA to Propose Allowing Crypto ETFs on Stock Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

Regulators are considering legal and tax reforms that would allow crypto ETFs, with major financial firms already preparing products.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Clarifies Rules for Banks Using IRB Approach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The FSA has updated its Q&A to allow some flexibility for insignificant assets and has detailed mapping requirements for specialised lending.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Consults on Crypto Intermediary, Stablecoin Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The proposals detail supervisory duties for firms using intermediaries and set criteria for assets backing certain stablecoins under the 2025 law.

ESG / Sustainability

Tokyo: New Rules Drive Near-Total Adoption of English Disclosure Among Top Tier Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

Rules effective April 2025 have resulted in a 99.6% implementation rate for English earnings reports among Prime Market companies.