Japan

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF Appoints Toppan Edge as Japan's First vLEI Issuer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2025

GLEIF says the appointment of Toppan Edge will enable the issuance of secure digital identities to Japanese firms for use in global trade and finance.

AML / KYC

US Fed Ends 2019 Enforcement Action Against Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui

By Editors | 10/09/2025

The action, imposed over AML control deficiencies, has been terminated, potentially clearing a path for the lender's US expansion.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan’s FSA Pushes Regional Banks Beyond Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The FSA is calling on regional banks to go beyond traditional lending by helping local businesses raise equity, advising on funding strategies and facilitating deals.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.

Trending

Taiwan and Japan Set to Launch First Cross-Listed ETFs

By Editors | 04/09/2025

Nomura and Cathay will list funds on the Tokyo and Taipei exchanges, a key step in Taiwan's capital market internationalisation.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Post Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposits for 120M Accounts

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The financial giant will use the DCJPY network starting in fiscal 2026, enabling instant settlement for blockchain-based securities.

Securities / Derivatives

FSA Japan Proposes Expanding NISA to Minors

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

Japan’s financial regulator plans to lower the age threshold for tax-free stock investment accounts and broaden eligible products.

Sanctions

US Sanctions DPRK-Linked IT Worker Network Over Weapons Funding

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

OFAC announced sanctions targeting a North Korean IT worker network and associated entities for financing illicit arms development via crypto transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

By Editors | 27/08/2025

The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.