Japan

    Securities / Derivatives

    JPX Consults on Index Rules for Special Alert Securities and Crypto Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

    The proposed revisions would alter the timing of index removal for troubled stocks and temporarily halt the inclusion of new crypto-related issues into its indices.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Toughens AML Rules to Combat Mule Accounts and 'Dark' Part-Time Jobs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

    Proposed legal amendments will increase penalties for illicit bank account trading and introduce new police powers to combat rising fraud and money laundering.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Tokyo Bourse Mandates Listing Objective Disclosures for PRO Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

    The new requirement aims to enhance the functionality of the market for professional investors and clarify company growth strategies.

    Trending

    Japan to Launch System for Sharing Fraud Data in April 2027

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

    The initiative aims to accelerate the freezing of accounts used for financial crimes amid record losses from scams.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Finalises Stricter AML/CFT Guidelines for Financial Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

    Revised rules clarify requirements for risk assessments, technology adoption, and the management of outsourced functions, and will apply immediately.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Proposes Mandatory Information Sharing for Banks to Combat Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    The FSA has released draft amendments requiring deposit-taking institutions to share data on fraudulent accounts through a centralised platform.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Latest Global Financial Hub Ranking Highlights Importance of Regulatory Certainty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    The latest index reveals a tight race at the top, with Asian centres gaining ground and a clear global demand for predictable regulation.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan FSA Warns KuCoin Amid Broader Crypto Oversight Push

    By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

    The regulator has flagged several offshore platforms for unregistered services ahead of planned legislative changes to strengthen its enforcement powers.

    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.

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