Japan

    Capital / Liquidity

    Japan Finalises New Lease Accounting Rules for Financial Sector

    By Editors | 01/10/2025

    The rules require banks and insurers to bring most leases onto their balance sheets, aligning with new national accounting standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Approves Japan's Mizuho to Launch Wholly-Owned Securities Firm

    By Editors | 01/10/2025

    Mizuho becomes the first Japanese and sixth overall foreign firm to receive a wholly-owned securities licence in mainland China.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APAC Firms Face Major ‘Execution Gap’ in Responsible AI - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

    A new report finds that while many APAC firms have responsible AI strategies, very few have fully operationalised them.

    Sanctions

    Japan Reimposes Iran Sanctions, Requiring FIs to Freeze Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

    The measures target 78 entities and 43 individuals, requiring financial institutions to implement payment controls and enhanced due diligence.

    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.

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