Financial Services Agency

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Proposes Rule Change to Widen CCP Scope for Investment Trusts

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The FSA has opened a consultation on a proposal to allow central counterparties to clear a broader range of funds, including active ETFs.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan’s FSA Pushes Regional Banks Beyond Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The FSA is calling on regional banks to go beyond traditional lending by helping local businesses raise equity, advising on funding strategies and facilitating deals.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Post Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposits for 120M Accounts

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The financial giant will use the DCJPY network starting in fiscal 2026, enabling instant settlement for blockchain-based securities.

Securities / Derivatives

FSA Japan Proposes Expanding NISA to Minors

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

Japan’s financial regulator plans to lower the age threshold for tax-free stock investment accounts and broaden eligible products.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

By Editors | 27/08/2025

The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

By Editors | 27/08/2025

Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

Fintech / Regtech

SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

By Editors | 25/08/2025

The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA to Create New Bureau for Crypto, Insurance, Asset Management

By Editors | 22/08/2025

The FSA plans to reorganise in 2026, creating a new body to oversee digital finance and crypto-assets alongside insurance and asset management.