JAPAN

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Publishes Research on Climate-related Scenario Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2025

The research is intended to guide Japanese banks and insurers in strengthening their resilience to climate-related risks and developing robust transition plans.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Adds 30 More Jurisdictions to Scope of Travel Rule Requirements

By Editors | 29/04/2025

There were already 28 jurisdictions named after an update in January 2024. The FSA proposes to add 30 more jurisdictions, which are mostly EU nations.

AML / KYC

Japan Announces New Measures to Protect Society from Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2025

Among the series of measures, law enforcement agencies will create dummy accounts and allow fraud groups to use them to trace the flow of money.

Big Picture

BOJ Calls on Banks to Be Extra Vigilant in Current Environment

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025

Banks could see volatility in their stock prices, more defaults by client firms, and risks from exposures to foreign non-banks.

Securities / Derivatives

TSE Pushes for Lower Minimum Investment Threshold

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025

The Tokyo Stock Exchange will “encourage” listed companies to reduce the minimum amount required to invest in their shares.

AML / KYC

JSDA Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance Insider Trading Controls

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025

The proposed changes would require firms to match customer data against a new database four times a year from May 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Finalises Rule Changes to Accommodate Unlisted Securities Services

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025

JSDA updated 15 sets of self-regulatory rules to address law changes that allow special brokerage services for unlisted securities.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Revises OTC Rules to Accommodate Security Tokens

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025

The rule revisions add trust beneficiary securities to the J-Ships programme and clarify procedures for issuing security tokens.

Japan Calls on FIs to Help Businesses Overcome US Tariffs

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/04/2025

Banks are asked to offer flexible loan repayments and expand the use of safety net loans. The FSA will increase loan monitoring surveys.