Japan

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Consults on Crypto Intermediary, Stablecoin Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The proposals detail supervisory duties for firms using intermediaries and set criteria for assets backing certain stablecoins under the 2025 law.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo: New Rules Drive Near-Total Adoption of English Disclosure Among Top Tier Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

Rules effective April 2025 have resulted in a 99.6% implementation rate for English earnings reports among Prime Market companies.

Market Risk

Japan FSA Scrutinises Life Insurers Over Bond Losses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The FSA has brought forward checks on firms including Nippon Life, seeking details on unrealised losses and investment plans.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan FSA Reveals New Details on Plans for Regional FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

Building on earlier proposals to tighten oversight, the newly released details show a focus on venture debt, ending personal guarantees, and promoting 'Local Zebra' companies.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange Launches Initiative to Lure Asian Startups for IPOs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The TSE is offering comprehensive support to attract foreign firms, positioning itself as an alternative to other regional hubs amid a competitive IPO market.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against Iwaki Credit Union

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

The complaint, a first for a credit union, alleges executives lied about destroying a PC with evidence and concealed ties to organised crime.

Structural Regulation

Japan Finalises Labour Protection Rules for New Enterprise Value Security Right

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

Ministry of Labour amends guidelines, setting new duties for trustees and communication protocols for Japan's new corporate financing tool.

Trading & Investment

SGX to Launch JGB Futures, Signals Broader Asian Derivatives Push

By Editors | 22/01/2026

SGX is seeking to capitalise on Japan's shifting rate environment and is planning new contracts for other key regional markets.

Stablecoins

Japan's LINE to Integrate Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

Partnership with JPYC Inc leverages Japan’s revised stablecoin laws to embed payments within the popular LINE Messenger app.