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Japan
Securities / Derivatives
JSDA to Make Multi-Factor Authentication Mandatory for Members
By Editors | 21/04/2025
Customers of six brokerage firms had their accounts hacked, resulting in almost JPY 100 billion worth of unauthorised trades.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Introduces Framework for Professional Token Sales’
By Thisanka Siripala | 17/04/2025
Crypto exchanges that facilitate “professional token sales” are required to verify that buyers are qualified institutional investors.
Enforcement
Japan FSA Orders Prudential Life Insurance to Address Misconduct
By Thisanka Siripala | 16/04/2025
The FSA ordered Prudential Life Insurance to submit a detailed plan for addressing fraud and data breaches by former employees.
JPX Investigates Potential Data Exposure After Email Security Breach
By Thisanka Siripala | 16/04/2025
A breach at email security services provider IIJ affected up to 4 million email accounts. JPX is assessing whether its own data was compromised.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Seeks Feedback on Future of Crypto Regulation
By Thisanka Siripala | 11/04/2025
The FSA expressed concerns about inadequate disclosures, misleading investment schemes, and insider trading risks.
Enforcement
Japan FSA Sanctions Tachibana for Repeated Sales Misconduct
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
Tachibana Securities failed to detect or halt improper sales practices due to deficient internal audits, compliance checks, and management oversight.
AML / KYC
Japan Banks Blocking Withdrawals from Expired Expat Accounts
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
Accounts held by foreign nationals whose residency statuses have expired have been linked to impersonation and fraud cases.
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.
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