Japan

    AI Risk & Governance

    Japan's FSA Explores 'Agile Governance' Approach for AI Use

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

    Regulators and industry leaders discussed balancing innovation with risk management, highlighting the need for management accountability and better data strategies.

    Stablecoins

    Japan FSA Gives Backing to Blockchain Securities PoC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

    Nomura, Daiwa, and three megabanks will test settling stock and bond trades using blockchain and a jointly-issued stablecoin.

    Data Privacy

    Korea Proposes Real Estate Watchdog with Warrantless Access to Bank Data

    By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2026

    Financial institutions face new data-sharing obligations under bill creating real estate regulator with powers comparable to securities regulator.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Prudential Japan Faces FSA Probe, USD 350M Hit From Fraud Scandal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

    Insurer establishes a third-party panel and overhauls compensation after uncovering a JPY 3.1 billion fraud by employees.

    Stablecoins

    Japan's Nomura, Daiwa Partner with Megabanks on Stablecoin Trading Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    The project will allow investors to use stablecoins for 24-hour, real-time settlement of stocks, bonds, and investment trusts.

    Trading & Investment

    Asia Weighs Trade-Off Between FX Market Openness and Stability

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 12/02/2026

    Indonesia’s equity shock underscores the dangers of liberalising FX markets without careful structural reform.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan Proposes Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Crypto Exchanges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

    FSA outlines a three-pronged plan of firm-level duties, industry collaboration, and public support to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

    Sustainable Finance

    Tokyo and Frankfurt to Collaborate on Green Finance, AI Compliance Tech

    By Editors | 10/02/2026

    The two financial hubs have signed an agreement to bolster cooperation on financing the green transition and developing new AI-driven compliance solutions.

    Data Privacy

    Korea Launches AI Privacy Council to Govern 'Agentic' Technologies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

    New public-private body will develop data processing standards and risk models for AI that acts autonomously, moving beyond existing frameworks.

    Trading & Investment

    Japan to Link Spot and Futures Electricity Trading Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    The service, entering its second phase in August 2026, aims to simplify transactions and encourage hedge accounting for electricity futures.

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