FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Tightens Crypto Rules to Safeguard Investor Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/06/2025

Japan’s revised Payment Services Act empowers authorities to issue a “domestic custody order” to failing foreign crypto exchanges.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Continues to Grapple with Brokerage Account Hijackings

By Editors | 10/06/2025

There were 2,289 unauthorised transactions in brokerage accounts in May, only a small decrease from the figures reported for April.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan’s FSA Establishes New ‘AI Public-Private Forum’

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The forum aims to foster a secure environment for FIs to discuss their use of AI, share best practices, and address practical challenges.

Japan Adds Labour Safeguards to New Corporate Lending Framework

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Regulatory guidelines clarify limits on lender influence over workforce decisions under new EVSI system.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Enhances Rules on Management of Safe Deposit Boxes

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The new guidelines target theft prevention and money laundering risks in safe deposit box operations at major and regional banks.

Enforcement

Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Taps AI to Parse Bank Disclosures and Identify Risk

By Editors | 02/06/2025

Japan’s FSA is using AI to distil bank disclosure reports, gather information, identify emerging trends, and improve monitoring activities.

Market Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA Urges FIs to End Use of Password-Protected Zip Files

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA cites security risks and vulnerability to malware as reasons to discontinue the practice of sending email attachments with passwords.

Securities / Derivatives

16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.