Japan

CBDCs

BOJ Governor Details Multi-pronged Digital Currency Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

Governor Kazuo Ueda outlined experiments on a retail CBDC, a wholesale settlement sandbox, and the international Project Agora for tokenised deposits.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA Implements Revised Supervisory Guidelines to Tackle Fraud Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

The regulator rejected consultative feedback seeking broad opt-outs from MFA requirements and reiterated restrictions on login links in emails and SMS.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Ontario Grants TAIFEX Clearing Exemption, Opening Market Access

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

The move allows Canadian institutions to clear certain Taiwanese exchange-traded and OTC derivatives, with the regulator citing a comparable home oversight regime.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APAC Regulators Activate Crisis Measures as Mideast Conflict Roils Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

South Korea has readied a massive stabilisation fund while central banks in Japan and Singapore monitor inflation and market impacts.

Market Abuse

Global Banks Tap AI for Trader Surveillance, Nomura Explores Joint Model

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The move signals a shift from rules-based algorithms to autonomous systems for flagging potential misconduct.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Court Rules Against MUFG Over AT1 Bond Losses

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2026

A Japanese court has ordered Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities to compensate an investor over inadequate AT1 bond risk disclosures.

Tokenisation

Bank of Japan to Test Tokenised Deposits for 24/7 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

The central bank will partner with major financial institutions to explore a wholesale, blockchain-based system for large-value corporate payments.

Stablecoins

Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The JPYSC stablecoin will be issued by a licensed trust bank under Japan's new rules for electronic payment instruments.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan FSA Admits Hitachi-Led Crypto AML Project into Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

A consortium of financial and tech firms will test a collaborative information-sharing framework to combat money laundering involving crypto-assets.