Japan

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold and Trade Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

    The FSA is reviewing rules to permit banks to hold digital assets, a move that could help to further integrate crypto into mainstream finance.

    Climate Risk

    G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

    Stablecoins

    Japan's Megabanks to Launch Joint Stablecoin for Corporate Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    A consortium of Japan's three largest banks will issue a yen-pegged stablecoin, aiming to modernise corporate payments under new regulations.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under Proposed New Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    The FSA plans to amend laws to give its securities watchdog new powers to investigate and penalise illicit trading.

    Trading & Investment

    ISDA Urges Japan to Address Inefficiencies in Derivatives Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

    A new report from ISDA highlights that removing barriers like low automation and uneven liquidity is key to Japan's global asset management goals.

    Cryptocurrency

    FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

    Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.

    Payments & Settlements

    India's NIPL and NTT DATA Sign Pact to Bring UPI to Japan

    By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

    MOU aims to allow the growing number of Indian tourists in Japan to use the popular mobile payment system.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan FSA Mandates Phishing-Resistant MFA for Online Brokers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    New rules require default phishing-resistant authentication for key operations and ban login links in emails to combat rising fraud.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan Launches Latest Cross Industry Cybersecurity Exercise with 177 Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    This 10th annual exercise includes drills for data breaches, asset outflows, and a 'blind' scenario for banks to test industry resilience.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2025

    The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

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