Japan

Trading & Investment

Japan Considers Incentives to Channel Household Savings into JGBs

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The finance ministry is considering new incentives to channel household wealth into JGBs as the central bank reduces its bond purchases.

Trading & Investment

JPX to Revamp JGB Futures Rules to Attract Foreign Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Osaka Exchange plans to overhaul its market-maker programme amid rising volatility and demand for long-end hedging tools.

Stablecoins

Japan's SBI Holdings to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2 2026

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

The stablecoin will be structured as a “Type 3 Electronic Payment Instrument”, which means it will not be subject to a cap on domestic remittances and fund balances.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia, Japan Establish Framework to Promote Local Currency Trade, Investment

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The framework will promote the use of the rupiah and yen for bilateral trade and investment, aiming to reduce costs and currency risk.

Structural Regulation

Japan Tightens Foreign Property Reporting and Nationality Rules

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

Tokyo unveils dual regulatory measures requiring nationality disclosure on registries and mandatory reporting for residential property acquisitions to curb speculation.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

Stablecoins

Japan FSA Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin, Crypto Intermediaries and Custody

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Draft rules create a new intermediary licence, introduce a self-trust option for asset custody, and set detailed conduct rules.

Sustainable Finance

Japan Amends Regulations to Align with New Carbon Credit Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Rules for banks, insurers, and brokers have been updated to reflect new terminology for internationally-traded emission reduction credits, effective from 2026.

Trading & Investment

BOJ Preparing to Begin Gradual Sale of ETF Holdings - Report

By Editors | 16/12/2025

The central bank will reportedly begin a multi-decade process to offload its massive equity portfolio, aiming to minimise market disruption.