Japan

Structural Regulation

Japan Blocks Acquisition by Korean PE Firm on National Security Grounds

By Editors | 28/04/2026

Government invokes national security law to recommend the halt of a planned USD 1.7 billion private equity deal, citing risks to its defence industry.

Structural Regulation

Japan Overhauls Defence Export Rules, Opening Door to Arms Sales

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The government has scrapped decades-old restrictions on military exports, aiming to boost its domestic defence industry and play a larger role in regional and global security.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Exchange Publishes Guide to Attract Foreign Company IPOs

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The TSE has released a comprehensive handbook detailing pathways and requirements for overseas firms to list in Japan, aiming to boost cross-border offerings.

Cybersecurity

Japan Launches Task Force to Tackle AI Cyber Risks in Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The joint public-private group will address "unprecedented" threats to the financial system following global security concerns over Anthropic's powerful 'Mythos' AI model.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BOJ Warns on Hedge Fund and Geopolitical Risks to Financial System

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

BOJ flags growing threats from overseas non-banks and Middle East conflict, despite finding the system is currently stable.

Data Privacy

Japanese Insurers Face New Scrutiny Over Toyota Data Breach

By Editors | 26/04/2026

Employees on loan from Tokio Marine, Mitsui Sumitomo, and Aioi Nissay Dowa improperly accessed information, raising fresh compliance concerns for the non-life sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

Prince Group Executives Used Tokyo Luxury Real Estate - Reports

By Editors | 25/04/2026

Senior executives linked to the sanctioned Cambodian conglomerate purchased luxury Tokyo properties with cash.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange to Introduce Random Closing and Revamp Tick Sizes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The exchange has published a report outlining significant changes to its trading rules, aiming to improve price formation and market transparency.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Another Unit of Prudential Japan Being Probed for Misconduct

By Editors | 24/04/2026

Former employees of Gibraltar Life Insurance, part of the Prudential group, are suspected of mishandling customer funds.