Japan

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.

Cryptocurrency

Japan: Osaka Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Futures by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The move is aligned with planned regulatory reforms by Japan’s financial regulator to permit cryptocurrency investment trusts and ETFs.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Arrests Two Japanese Linked to Cambodia Scam Networks

By Editors | 12/06/2026

Two suspected leaders of scams targeting Japanese nationals were detained in Thailand, exposing cross-border operations involving forced recruitment and significant financial losses.

CBDCs

BOJ Details CBDC Performance, Outlines Key Roles for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2026

New report details high performance targets and key design considerations for a potential digital yen ecosystem.

Stablecoins

Japan’s Three Megabanks to Jointly Issue Yen Stablecoin by March 2027

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2026

Japan’s three largest banks will jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin under a trust structure, initially targeting securities settlement.

Capital Adequacy

Japan to Ease Bank Capital Rules for Public-Private Investments

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2026

FSA to propose conditional capital relief for banks to encourage investment in startups and regional firms.