FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Flags Banks, Crypto as High-Risk for Money Laundering

    By Editors | 03/07/2025

    The FSA will focus on verifying the effectiveness of AML/CFT systems at FIs in preparation for the next FATF mutual evaluation.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Japan FSA Trials Machine Learning to Predict Credit Downgrades

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2025

    The FSA is using loan-level and macro data to build an early-warning model for borrower downgrades, citing potential for supervisory use.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Regulators Deepen Climate Risk Scrutiny with New Scenario Tests

    By Editors | 02/07/2025

    Separate analyses for banks and insurers highlight growing transition and physical risks, urging firms to enhance risk management frameworks.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan’s FSA Unveils Action Plan to Bolster Corporate Governance

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

    “Action Program 2025” targets corporate cash hoarding, board independence, and cross-shareholdings, and proposes a safe harbour rule for sustainability disclosures.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Finalises Third Revision of Stewardship Code

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

    The revisions will help to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

    Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.

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    Japan Enacts New Law to Tackle Illegal Online Gambling

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The revised law empowers agencies to request takedowns of online casino ads while expanding public awareness efforts across media and venues.

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    Japan FSA Refines Assessment Framework for Internal Audit Function

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The FSA’s new report seeks to address industry requests for greater clarity on the specific requirements of the four-stage assessment framework.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Finalises Rule Change for Proprietary Trading Systems

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The FSA is removing the volume-based reporting requirements for PTS authorisation because there are other transparency measures in place.

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    Enforcement

    JPX Exchanges Take Disciplinary Action Against Tachibana Securities

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

    Tachibana Securities misled elderly investors through improper stock solicitations and excessive fees amid repeated internal oversight failures.

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