FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Report Calls for Urgent Action to Address Quantum Risks

By Thisanka Siripala | 30/11/2024

Japanese FIs should have quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms within high-priority systems ready for use by the mid-2030s.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Strengthens Disclosure Rules for Strategic Shareholdings

By Thisanka Siripala | 29/11/2024

The new rule requires detailed disclosures for shares transitioned from strategic holdings to pure investment objectives.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Considers Tightening Regulations For Crypto

By Thisanka Siripala | 27/11/2024

The FSA is conducting closed door discussions to explore regulating crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

Enforcement

Japan Supreme Court Issues Rare Directive on Insider Trading

By Thisanka Siripala | 27/11/2024

The directive is a response to a case involving a judge who allegedly used confidential information obtained through his role to profit from stock trading.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Using AI to Streamline Operations and Improve Efficiency

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/11/2024

The FSA introduced a system that can quickly search through documents held by different departments and then summarise their contents.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s FSA to Introduce Lighter Regulations for Crypto Brokers

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/11/2024

The FSA is exploring the creation of a new “intermediary business” with lighter regulations for enterprises handling cryptocurrency and stablecoins.

Japan’s FSA Finalises Recommendations for VC Industry

By Thisanka Siripala | 14/11/2024

The recommendations focus on elevating VC governance standards to attract more capital into startups from institutional investors.

Enforcement

Nomura Asked to Probe Attempted Murder Case Involving Ex-Employee

By Editors | 12/11/2024

The FSA has asked Nomura to review the incident and analyse its root cause and background, and come up with solutions.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA to Relax Rules on Proprietary Trading Systems – Report

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/11/2024

The FSA plans to ease trading volume caps which restrict proprietary trading systems from employing auction-based trading methods.