Japan

Tokenisation

Japan FSA Backs Interbank Settlement Trial Using Tokenised Deposits

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

FSA will support a proof-of-concept testing on-chain settlement models for tokenised deposits involving multiple banks.

Structural Regulation

Japan Launches New Asset Management Body, Plans Supervisory Bureau

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

A new association has launched for Japan's asset management industry, as regulators plan a new supervisory bureau to bolster the 'asset management nation' goal.

Structural Regulation

Japan's Revised Corporate Governance Code Approved by Expert Panel

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

Listed firms will be urged to use resources for R&D and human capital, with new governance reports due by July 2027.

Structural Regulation

JPX Consults on Index Rules for Special Alert Securities and Crypto Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

The proposed revisions would alter the timing of index removal for troubled stocks and temporarily halt the inclusion of new crypto-related issues into its indices.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Toughens AML Rules to Combat Mule Accounts and 'Dark' Part-Time Jobs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

Proposed legal amendments will increase penalties for illicit bank account trading and introduce new police powers to combat rising fraud and money laundering.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Bourse Mandates Listing Objective Disclosures for PRO Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

The new requirement aims to enhance the functionality of the market for professional investors and clarify company growth strategies.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan to Launch System for Sharing Fraud Data in April 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

The initiative aims to accelerate the freezing of accounts used for financial crimes amid record losses from scams.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Finalises Stricter AML/CFT Guidelines for Financial Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

Revised rules clarify requirements for risk assessments, technology adoption, and the management of outsourced functions, and will apply immediately.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Proposes Mandatory Information Sharing for Banks to Combat Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

The FSA has released draft amendments requiring deposit-taking institutions to share data on fraudulent accounts through a centralised platform.