Japan

AML / KYC

Japanese Banks Team Up with Power Utilities to Curb Money Laundering

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The system will cross-check new bank account applications against utility contract data, helping prevent identity fraud and reduce verification costs for financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan and Japan Launch First Cross-Border ETF Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

Nomura Asset Management has listed feeder ETFs on the Taiwan and Tokyo stock exchanges, marking a key step in regional capital market integration.

Enforcement

Japan 's Nippon Life Uncovers Data Misuse as Regulator Intensifies Scrutiny of Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

An internal review found staff seconded to banks accessed confidential sales information without authorisation, prompting the insurer to take disciplinary action.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea-Japan Bank Consortium Completes Stablecoin Trial

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

A proof-of-concept remittance project found stablecoins cut costs, but highlighted South Korea's lack of a clear regulatory framework.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Grants JSCC Conditional Approval for US Client Clearing

By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2025

The decision allows US customers to access the world's most liquid yen swap market, subject to strict disclosure rules on bankruptcy protections.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Proposes Rule Change to Widen CCP Scope for Investment Trusts

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The FSA has opened a consultation on a proposal to allow central counterparties to clear a broader range of funds, including active ETFs.

Sanctions

Japan, New Zealand, UK Announce New Wave of Russia Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2025

The targets include companies in Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Thailand and India. Japan and New Zealand now aligned with the G7 oil price cap.

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.