FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

AML / KYC

Japan Moves to Block Payments Linked to Online Casinos

By Thisanka Siripala | 22/05/2025

Banks, payments providers and crypto firms are directed to issue user warnings and block transactions linked to online casinos.

Enforcement

Former TSE Employee and Father Sentenced in Insider Trading Case

By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2025

Both were sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for three years, and fined after being convicted of insider trading.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Urges Banks to Start Preparing for Post-Quantum Risks

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

The FSA warns smaller banks may be most at risk amid rising threats and limited cybersecurity capacity.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Issues Order to Suruga Bank Over Loan Misconduct

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

The bank is under pressure to explain delays in resolving fraudulent real estate loans issued prior to 2018.

AML / KYC

Japan Securities Account Hacks Surged in April: FSA

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2025

The FSA data shows 4,852 cases of unauthorised account access in April, compared to 1,420 in March and just 65 in January.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Proposes to Remove Redundant Rules for PTS Operators

By Editors | 07/05/2025

The amendments are in response to new regulations that directly place reporting and publication requirements on operators of Proprietary Trading Systems.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Launches Registration System for Fund Manager Services

By Editors | 06/05/2025

Firms providing accounting, compliance and legal services to asset management firms can voluntarily register on the new system.

AML / KYC

Japanese Securities Firms to Compensate Account Hack Victims

By Editors | 06/05/2025

Ten securities firms have agreed to compensate victims of accounts that have been hacked and used in unauthorised stock trading

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA, JPX Take Steps to Address Surge in Securities Account Hacks

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

JPX is establishing a special team to enhance monitoring while JSDA is working to promote MFA and establish standards for loss compensation.