JAPAN

Fintech / Regtech

Japan’s FSA Establishes New ‘AI Public-Private Forum’

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The forum aims to foster a secure environment for FIs to discuss their use of AI, share best practices, and address practical challenges.

Japan Adds Labour Safeguards to New Corporate Lending Framework

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Regulatory guidelines clarify limits on lender influence over workforce decisions under new EVSI system.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Enhances Rules on Management of Safe Deposit Boxes

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The new guidelines target theft prevention and money laundering risks in safe deposit box operations at major and regional banks.

Enforcement

Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia Detains Japanese Nationals for Suspected Fraud Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2025

Japanese nationals have been taken into custody in Cambodia, with authorities preparing  their deportation once charges are confirmed.

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.