Japan

Data Privacy

JSDA Amends Rules to Streamline Digital Document Delivery

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

The proposed amendments will allow securities firms to rely on implied consent for electronic delivery of documents.

Anti-Money Laundering

AEON Bank President & Risk Head Dismissed Over AML Failures

By Thisanka Siripala | 15/01/2025

The president of AEON Financial Services also resigned after the banking subsidiary was ordered to correct serious AML deficiencies

PEPs & Sanctions

Japan Imposes New Round of Russia-related Sanctions

By Editors | 13/01/2025

The measures target individuals and entities in Russia, China, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Turkey, and Georgia.

Trading & Investment

Japan FSA Publishes Analysis of August 2024 Stock Crash

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/01/2025

The FSA said the crash was caused by several factors, including a thinning of the order book and a decline in algorithm-driven liquidity provision

Clearing & Post-Trade

USD Cash Now Eligible as Collateral for JSCC’s IRS Clearing Service

By Editors | 10/01/2025

USD cash collateral posted by clearing participants and customers will be managed on a daily basis through sponsored repo transactions

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan to Enhance Information Sharing on Illegally Used Bank Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2025

Mizuho, MUFG Bank, SMBC, Resona Bank, Joyo Bank, and Bank of Nagoya are participating in a JBA-led study group to develop a new information-sharing framework

Trading & Investment

Japan: JSDA Amending Rules for Proprietary Trading Systems

By Editors | 10/01/2025

The amendments will relax trade volume limits and exempt certain PTS trades from the takeover bid 5% rule

Anti-Money Laundering

Regulation Asia: Top 10 Contributed Articles for 2024

By Editors | 05/01/2025

This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2024, based on aggregated user traffic.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Outlines Tax Reform Proposals for Fiscal 2025

By Editors | 04/01/2025

The FSA aims to enhance the NISA system, simplify procedures related to tax treaties, and lower the tax on cryptocurrency gains.