Japan

    Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Create CFIUS-Style Screening Body

    By Editors | 18/03/2026

    The government has approved a bill to create a new cross-ministerial body for screening foreign investments on national security grounds.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Japan Updates SME Revitalisation Rules, Emphasises Proactive Role for FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

    The update encourages early action on business succession and M&A, and calls on financial institutions to be more proactive in supporting distressed firms.

    Enforcement

    Japan to Raise Max Jail Penalty for Unlicensed Crypto Sales - Report

    By Editors | 17/03/2026

    Regulator plans to move crypto oversight to the securities law framework and significantly increase fines and prison sentences.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOJ Paper Outlines Role of Verifiable Credentials in Digital Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

    New report details how verifiable credentials could streamline KYC and secure transactions, highlighting the new vLEI standard for corporate identity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Dark Pools Stabilise Calm Markets But May Harm Volatile Ones: JPX Paper

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    New working paper suggests dark pool trading aids stability in low-volatility but can impair price discovery during market stress.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ICMA Report Highlights Need for APAC Convergence of ESG Ratings Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    New report highlights the rise of voluntary codes and binding rules for ESG ratings providers across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Japan Banking Body to Develop Risk Guidelines for LBO Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    The Japanese Bankers Association will release guidelines this month to address the risks of the growing leveraged buyout market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Prioritises Real-World Use Cases to Guide Digital Asset Rule-Making

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    A senior official outlined Japan's focus on fostering real-world applications for stablecoins and tokenised assets while seeking global consensus on DeFi.

    Trending

    BOJ Sets Bank Examination Priorities for Fiscal 2026

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    BOJ to scrutinise financial institutions' business models, governance, and management of credit, market and operational risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    APAC Securities Lending Shaped by Complex Local Regulation - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

    New report details how unique rules in Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia create a complex operational and regulatory landscape for securities finance.

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