Japan

Enforcement

Japan Regulator Orders Iwaki Shinkumi Bank to Overhaul Governance

By Editors | 31/05/2025

Tohoku Local Finance Bureau demands accountability for fraudulent loans, embezzlement, and concealed reporting at Fukushima-based lender.

Market Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA Urges FIs to End Use of Password-Protected Zip Files

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA cites security risks and vulnerability to malware as reasons to discontinue the practice of sending email attachments with passwords.

Securities / Derivatives

16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.

Japan Announces Support Package for SME Impacted by Tariffs

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The package would provide corporate financing assistance and ease lending terms at a government-backed credit institution.

US, Japan Reportedly Considering Joint Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The idea of creating a joint US-Japan sovereign wealth fund has been discussed by senior officials in Washington and Tokyo.

Sanctions

Japanese Shipper Lobbies for Relief After EU Sanctions Hit LNG Tankers

By Editors | 27/05/2025

Mitsui OSK is lobbying the EU via various channels, including the Japanese government, following sanctions on three tankers linked to a Russian LNG project.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange to Launch New Currency Futures in April 2026

By Editors | 27/05/2025

OSE will list USD/JPY, CNY/JPY, and EUR/JPY futures in April 2026, offering investors a new hedging tool with both day and night sessions.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Launches Shanghai Rubber Futures Contract

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

The contract will allow investors, including international participants, to trade Shanghai rubber prices without exposure to the yuan.

Fintech / Regtech

JSDA Proposes Revisions to Equity Crowdfunding Rules

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/05/2025

Under the proposed rule, telephone and in-person solicitation will be permitted for corporate investors, while remaining prohibited for individuals.