JAPAN

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Taps AI to Parse Bank Disclosures and Identify Risk

By Editors | 02/06/2025

Japan’s FSA is using AI to distil bank disclosure reports, gather information, identify emerging trends, and improve monitoring activities.

Japan Considers Goodwill Accounting Overhaul to Boost Startup Investment

By Editors | 01/06/2025

Japan considers ending mandatory goodwill amortisation to encourage startup acquisitions and align with global accounting norms.

Enforcement

Japan Regulator Orders Iwaki Shinkumi Bank to Overhaul Governance

By Editors | 31/05/2025

Tohoku Local Finance Bureau demands accountability for fraudulent loans, embezzlement, and concealed reporting at Fukushima-based lender.

Market Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA Urges FIs to End Use of Password-Protected Zip Files

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA cites security risks and vulnerability to malware as reasons to discontinue the practice of sending email attachments with passwords.

Securities / Derivatives

16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.

Japan Announces Support Package for SME Impacted by Tariffs

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The package would provide corporate financing assistance and ease lending terms at a government-backed credit institution.

US, Japan Reportedly Considering Joint Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The idea of creating a joint US-Japan sovereign wealth fund has been discussed by senior officials in Washington and Tokyo.

Sanctions

Japanese Shipper Lobbies for Relief After EU Sanctions Hit LNG Tankers

By Editors | 27/05/2025

Mitsui OSK is lobbying the EU via various channels, including the Japanese government, following sanctions on three tankers linked to a Russian LNG project.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange to Launch New Currency Futures in April 2026

By Editors | 27/05/2025

OSE will list USD/JPY, CNY/JPY, and EUR/JPY futures in April 2026, offering investors a new hedging tool with both day and night sessions.