Japan

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Deeper Data Sharing Needed to Combat Industrialised Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Experts at a Singapore conference argue voluntary partnerships are not enough, urging legal reforms and a mindset shift to disrupt networked criminal gangs.

Cryptocurrency

Japanese Pension Fund Adds Crypto as a Currency Hedge

By Editors | 25/06/2026

The National Business Corporate Pension Fund is allocating 1 percent of its assets to crypto, citing a need to diversify away from the US dollar.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Police Arrest OTC Dealers in Stablecoin Laundering Case

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2026

The arrests in Osaka highlight a regulatory gap in Japan’s oversight of over-the-counter crypto asset trading used to launder the proceeds of fraud.

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.