Japan

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan Establishes ‘Study Group’ on Corporate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The move aims to foster a common understanding among stakeholders in response to rising geopolitical and natural disaster risks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIFMA Urges Caution on APAC T+1 Shift, Citing Major Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

A new industry paper highlights significant FX, operational and regulatory hurdles, calling for collaboration before any move to a shorter settlement cycle.

Stablecoins

Sony-Backed Blockchain Firm Launches US Dollar Stablecoin

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

The USD-pegged token aims to power payments and rewards on the Ethereum L2 network, targeting global markets.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan to Tighten Oversight of Regional Banks that Receive Public Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

New rules will mandate stricter screening for injections of public funds and offer greater incentives for consolidation in the regional banking sector.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Backs Plan for 20% Crypto Tax, Aligning Rules With Securities

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

The proposal would cut the maximum tax rate from 55% and reclassify digital assets as financial products under existing law.

Tokenisation

Japan Post Bank to Pilot Tokenised Deposit Settlements for Real Estate

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

The major lender will partner with DeCurret DCP and Shinoken Group to automate rent payments and property transactions using DCJPY ahead of a planned 2026 rollout.

Market Abuse

Japan Makes First Arrests in $4.6b Securities Hijacking Probe

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

Authorities apprehend two suspects linked to a market manipulation scheme involving hijacked online accounts and record-breaking fraudulent trading volumes.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Tokyo Bourse to Test Cloud Technology for Core Equity Trading System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

TSE is working with AWS and Fujitsu to explore the long-term applicability of cloud technology for its "Arrowhead" trading platform.