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Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Stock Exchange Seeking to List Derivatives-Linked ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

The TSE is seeking regulatory approval to list actively managed ETFs that use OTC derivatives, in a bid to expand income-generating options for investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Faces Industry Calls for Global Alignment on Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

Industry feedback on a regulatory blueprint warns against "Galapagos" rules and urges alignment with global standards like the EU's MiCA.

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BOJ, FSA Launch Joint Data Platform to Modernise Bank Supervision

By Editors | 04/08/2025

Regulators will collect high-granularity data from banks to enhance risk monitoring and reduce the industry's reporting burden.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Expands Equity Options, Explores Crypto Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

OSE is adding 20 stocks to its equity options market-making programme and conducting research into regulated cryptocurrency futures and options.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Regulators Publish Second Climate Risk Analysis for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

FSA and BOJ analysis focused on short-term transition risks and identifed key gaps in data, modelling, and risk management integration.

Capital / Liquidity

APAC Regulators Urge Timely FRTB Implementation in Europe, US

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/07/2025

Regulators in Asia worry about the harm divergent implementation timetables cause to their banks.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Issues Progress Update on Asset Management Hub Initiatives

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

FSA outlines progress on deregulation and support schemes in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Fukuoka aimed at attracting overseas investment managers.

Securities / Derivatives

FSA Updates Guidance for Foreign Asset Managers Entering Japan

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The updated guidance details relaxed capital and personnel rules to attract more investment firms to boost its asset management sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan’s FSA to Mandate Disclosure on Annual Wage Growth

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

Listed companies will be required to report on annual wage growth and talent strategies as a measure to encourage long-term investment in human capital.