Japan

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Proposes Daily Maturities for Nikkei 225 Mini Options

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The exchange has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce new weekly contracts, scheduled for implementation in April 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Targets Deficiencies in Sustainability, Governance Disclosures

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

FSA annual review identifies persistent and new shortcomings in corporate reporting, focusing on substance over form in key areas.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Directs Banks to Provide Flexible Financing Amid Mideast Tensions

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

The request follows a high-level meeting between government ministers and financial industry leaders to address potential financing disruptions for businesses.

Sanctions

Japanese Financial Firms Urged to Cut Ties Benefiting Myanmar Junta

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

Rights groups allege that joint ventures involving Daiwa Institute of Research and JPX are facilitating fundraising for sanctioned entities.

ESG / Sustainability

Japanese FIs Could Be Underpricing Climate Risk as Litigation Heats Up

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 26/03/2026

Structural barriers in Japan’s courts shield banks from immediate legal exposure, but pressures are building.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Stock Exchange Reports Progress on Lowering Investment Units

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

A new report details efforts to reduce minimum stock investments to attract more retail investors and address resulting burdens on companies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japanese Lawmakers Launch Task Force to Draft On-Chain Finance Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The new LDP project team aims to create a national framework for tokenised finance, putting pressure on regulators and financial institutions.

Enforcement

Japan Court Rules on Director Liability in Suruga Bank Fraud Case

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Court ordered former directors to pay JPY 4.76 billion in damages, while a separate mediation with victims of a loan scandal concludes without full resolution.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SBI Launches Japan's First Stablecoin Lending Service for Retail

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

The service offers high yields on USDC but comes with explicit counterparty and liquidity risks.