Japan

Cybersecurity

Korean Regulators Pledge Punitive Fines Over Lotte Card Data Breach

By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2025

When security breaches occur, we will hold institutions accountable with penalties proportionate to the social impact, said FSC Vice Chairman Kwon Dae-young

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.

Trading & Investment

BOJ Surprises Market With ETF, J-REIT Disposal Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

The BOJ will gradually unwind its holdings and end its ETF lending facility, marking a further step towards policy normalisation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan’s National Police Flags Surge in Phishing, Record Losses

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/09/2025

Phishing cases hit 1.2 million in the first half of 2025, with online banking scams already costing victims over JYP 4 billion.

KYC & CDD

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

KYC & CDD

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.

Stablecoins

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.

Clearing & Post-Trade

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.