JAPAN

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s SMBC Establishes Agreement to Commercialise Stablecoin

By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

SMBC signed an MoU with TIS, Ava Labs and Fireblocks to develop a framework for stablecoin issuance and circulation.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Proposes Tighter Security Rules for Safe Deposit Boxes

By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

The proposed rules prohibit cash storage in safe deposit boxes and mandate stricter security checks at banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Exchange Group Unveils Plan to Boost Global Presence

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/04/2025

JPX is boosting investor access and shareholder protection while championing sustainability through carbon markets and ESG investment.

Enforcement

Japanese Prosecutors Indict Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Official

By Editors | 06/04/2025

The official, a 55-year-old former head of the bank’s securities agency division, has reportedly admitted to insider trading charges.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Calls for Earlier Release of Securities Reports

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/04/2025

The FSA said the Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has made the request for companies to release their securities reports earlier.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Amendments to Reclassify Crypto Expected in 2026

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The change would make trading in crypto based on insider information illegal, as is the case with stocks and other financial products.

Enforcement

Japanese Brokerage Firm Accused of Misleading Elderly Clients

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

Tachibana Securities allegedly misled around 50 elderly clients and encouraged excessive trading for commissions, the SESC said.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Finalises Guidance on Verifying AML Effectiveness

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The revised guidelines introduce an inspection policy that outlines how management should oversee and guide the verification process.

ESG / Sustainability

SSBJ: Japan Sustainability Reporting Standards Align with ISSB

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan published documents explaining the degree of alignment with the ISSB Standards.