Japan

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SBI Crypto Mining Pool Reportedly Hacked, DPRK Link Suspected

By Editors | 06/10/2025

On-chain investigators report a USD 21 million theft from the Japanese financial giant's mining pool, noting similarities to previous North Korean attacks.

Operational Risk

Japan Finalises New Lease Accounting Rules for Financial Sector

By Editors | 01/10/2025

The rules require banks and insurers to bring most leases onto their balance sheets, aligning with new national accounting standards.

Structural Regulation

China Approves Japan's Mizuho to Launch Wholly-Owned Securities Firm

By Editors | 01/10/2025

Mizuho becomes the first Japanese and sixth overall foreign firm to receive a wholly-owned securities licence in mainland China.

AI Risk & Governance

APAC Firms Face Major ‘Execution Gap’ in Responsible AI - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

A new report finds that while many APAC firms have responsible AI strategies, very few have fully operationalised them.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ECB Engages Banks on Capital Rules Amid Indian CCP Dispute - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

The banks have suggested routing trades through Indian lenders to circumvent direct dealings with CCIL, while ECB works on a “joint approach” with Indian regulators to resolve the dispute.

PEPs & Sanctions

Japan Reimposes Iran Sanctions, Requiring FIs to Freeze Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

The measures target 78 entities and 43 individuals, requiring financial institutions to implement payment controls and enhanced due diligence.

Trading & Investment

Korea, Japan Investment Bodies Eye Stronger Capital Market Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

KOFIA and JITA agreed to cooperate on the development of asset management products, information sharing, and personnel exchange.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Stock Exchange Tightens Growth Market Listing Rules

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The TSE will raise the market capitalisation requirement to JPY 10 billion five years after listing, up from JPY 4 billion after ten years.

Stablecoins

Japan's Ikuyo to Form Stablecoin Association for Trade Finance Reform

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The Tokyo-listed firm will create an industry body to promote blockchain-based settlement and address inefficiencies in cross-border payments.