Financial Services Agency

Fintech / Regtech

Japan's FSA Proposes Stricter Rules on AML Tech and Vendor Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2026

Draft guidelines elevate previous expectations to firm requirements for financial firms, targeting technology adoption, trade finance, and outsourcing.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's JCB, Resona to Pilot Retail Stablecoin Payments in Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

The collaboration between JCB, Resona and, Digital Garage, aims to test USD and JPY-pegged stablecoins at physical stores.

Enforcement

Japan FSA to Probe Prudential Life as CEO Quits Over Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

The FSA is considering disciplinary action after an internal probe found over 100 staff bilked 500 customers in a scandal dating back decades.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Approves Turnaround Plan Submitted by Iwaki Shinkin Credit Union

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

The five-year plan aims for governance reform and addresses recent business improvement orders, following a 2012 public fund injection.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Seeks Operator for Fraud Data Sharing System

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

Japan's FSA opens applications for a subsidised project to build a shared infrastructure for freezing fraudulent bank accounts amid a record surge in financial scams.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Proposes Measures to Expand Use of Prepaid Instruments

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

The FSA is consulting on proposals to expand the use of prepaid instruments for donations and for certain payments to local governments.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

New report details a timeline for mandatory reporting for Prime Market firms starting in 2027 and laid out a new regulatory regime for assurance providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Minister Signals Support for Integrating Crypto into Mainstream Finance

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Satsuki Katayama pledges government support for integrating digital assets into traditional market infrastructure and cutting taxes to drive the “first year of digitalisation".

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Confirms Major TOPIX Overhaul, Further Governance Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

Group CEO Yamaji Hiromi confirmed market-cap based selection for the TOPIX index and outlines ongoing work on governance reforms.