Japan

    Market Abuse

    FSA Japan Plans Tougher Penalties for Illicit High-frequency Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

    The FSA is planning to remove a profit threshold that has allowed small but repeated illicit trades to go unpunished.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan FSA Proposes EDINET Taxonomy Update, ISSB Integration Plan

    By Editors | 10/08/2025

    A draft 2026 taxonomy reflects recent rule changes, while a 2027 development plan confirms the future integration of ISSB sustainability standards.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

    APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

    Cryptocurrency

    SBI Seeking FSA Approval to Launch Japan's First Crypto ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

    SBI Holdings has unveiled plans to launch two crypto-related ETFs, including a hybrid fund that also invests in gold ETFs, pending approval from the FSA.

    Trading & Investment

    Tokyo Stock Exchange Seeking to List Derivatives-Linked ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

    The TSE is seeking regulatory approval to list actively managed ETFs that use OTC derivatives, in a bid to expand income-generating options for investors.

    AI Risk & Governance

    GenAI Can Enhance Risk Modelling for CCPs: JSCC Paper

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

    A working paper from the JSCC found that GenAI was able to identify new, plausible stress events that are not fully captured in existing data sets.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Faces Industry Calls for Global Alignment on Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

    Industry feedback on a regulatory blueprint warns against "Galapagos" rules and urges alignment with global standards like the EU's MiCA.

    Operational Risk

    BOJ, FSA Launch Joint Data Platform to Modernise Bank Supervision

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    Regulators will collect high-granularity data from banks to enhance risk monitoring and reduce the industry's reporting burden.

    Trading & Investment

    Osaka Exchange Expands Equity Options, Explores Crypto Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

    OSE is adding 20 stocks to its equity options market-making programme and conducting research into regulated cryptocurrency futures and options.

    Trading & Investment

    JPX Finalises New Index Rules for Corporate Spin-Offs

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    The new methodology aims to reduce market impact from passive fund rebalancing by promptly adding spun-off firms to indices.

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