Japan

Tokenisation

Japan’s Hokuriku Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposit Service by FY2027

By Editors | 23/06/2026

The regional bank has partnered with DeCurret DCP to use the DCJPY Network for corporate payments and payroll services.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan’s FSA Orders Moomoo Securities to Halt New Client Onboarding

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2026

The regulator has imposed a three-month suspension, citing significant failures in compliance, customer protection, anti-money laundering, and cybersecurity controls.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan Drafts Updated AI Strategy to Account for 'Mythos-class’ AI Models

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

A draft revision to Japan’s AI Basic Plan flags escalating cyberattack and disinformation risks from advanced models, signalling a more agile approach to regulation.

Market Risk

BOJ Raises Rate to 1%, Details Plan to Taper JGB Purchases

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

BOJ lifted its policy rate for the first time since December and outlined a clear, long-term path for reducing its bond holdings through to 2027.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan Regulator Orders Capital Partners Securities to Halt EM Bond Sales

By Editors | 16/06/2026

The firm has been sanctioned for inappropriate solicitation of Turkish lira bonds and for significant failures in its internal control and management systems.

Structural Regulation

Japan Finalises Bank Rule Changes on Investment Subsidiaries, Loan Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2026

The changes expand the scope for bank investment subsidiaries and clarify the accounting treatment for traded loans.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Financial Exchange Considers Launching New TONA Futures Products

By Editors | 16/06/2026

A working group of major financial firms has agreed to consider listing one-month and BOJ meeting-linked TONA futures.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan FSA Orders Business Suspension for Uri Shinkumi Bank Over Fraud Cover-Up

By Editors | 16/06/2026

The regulator has ordered a one-month partial business suspension for concealing major embezzlement, obstructing inspections, and systemic compliance failures.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Crypto Bill Passes Lower House Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

A bill to regulate crypto-assets under Japan’s securities law has passed a key committee, paving the way for new investor protections.