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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.
Securities / Derivatives
Osaka Exchange Launches Shanghai Rubber Futures Contract
By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025
The contract will allow investors, including international participants, to trade Shanghai rubber prices without exposure to the yuan.
Fintech / Regtech
JSDA Proposes Revisions to Equity Crowdfunding Rules
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/05/2025
Under the proposed rule, telephone and in-person solicitation will be permitted for corporate investors, while remaining prohibited for individuals.
Enforcement
SESC Conducts Insider Trading Probe into IR Japan Employee
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/05/2025
An employee allegedly leaked undisclosed IR data from client companies to an acquaintance who repeatedly traded shares using the information.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan FSA to Review Regional Banks for Deposit Outflow Risks
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/05/2025
The regulator will assess whether internal risk models are overly optimistic as 16 banks breach capital risk thresholds.
AML / KYC
Japan Moves to Block Payments Linked to Online Casinos
By Thisanka Siripala | 22/05/2025
Banks, payments providers and crypto firms are directed to issue user warnings and block transactions linked to online casinos.
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