Japan

JPX Investigates Potential Data Exposure After Email Security Breach

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/04/2025

A breach at email security services provider IIJ affected up to 4 million email accounts. JPX is assessing whether its own data was compromised.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Seeks Feedback on Future of Crypto Regulation

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/04/2025

The FSA expressed concerns about inadequate disclosures, misleading investment schemes, and insider trading risks.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Sanctions Tachibana for Repeated Sales Misconduct

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025

Tachibana Securities failed to detect or halt improper sales practices due to deficient internal audits, compliance checks, and management oversight.

AML / KYC

Japan Banks Blocking Withdrawals from Expired Expat Accounts

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025

Accounts held by foreign nationals whose residency statuses have expired have been linked to impersonation and fraud cases.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s SMBC Establishes Agreement to Commercialise Stablecoin

By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

SMBC signed an MoU with TIS, Ava Labs and Fireblocks to develop a framework for stablecoin issuance and circulation.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Proposes Tighter Security Rules for Safe Deposit Boxes

By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

The proposed rules prohibit cash storage in safe deposit boxes and mandate stricter security checks at banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Exchange Group Unveils Plan to Boost Global Presence

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/04/2025

JPX is boosting investor access and shareholder protection while championing sustainability through carbon markets and ESG investment.

Enforcement

Japanese Prosecutors Indict Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Official

By Editors | 06/04/2025

The official, a 55-year-old former head of the bank’s securities agency division, has reportedly admitted to insider trading charges.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Calls for Earlier Release of Securities Reports

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/04/2025

The FSA said the Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has made the request for companies to release their securities reports earlier.