Japan

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Approves Stablecoin Issuer as Funds Transfer Service Provider

    By Editors | 21/08/2025

    Japanese fintech JPYC Inc has become the first company to obtain a licence under Japan's revised Payment Services Act to issue a regulated JPY-pegged stablecoin.

    AML / KYC

    Japan Brokers Seeking to Target Cybercriminals for Fraudulent Trades

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The JSDA is exploring ways to suspend perpetrator accounts as regulators mandate stronger security measures like MFA and breach notifications.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Expands QRIS Network to Japan, Begins China Trial

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The move marks the QRIS payment system's first expansion beyond the ASEAN region, with trials also underway to link with China.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Set to Authorise First Yen-Backed Stablecoin - Reports

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The FSA is expected to approve JPYC's token this autumn, requiring full collateralisation and creating a potential new buyer for government bonds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSA Japan Plans Tougher Penalties for Illicit High-frequency Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

    The FSA is planning to remove a profit threshold that has allowed small but repeated illicit trades to go unpunished.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Proposes EDINET Taxonomy Update, ISSB Integration Plan

    By Editors | 10/08/2025

    A draft 2026 taxonomy reflects recent rule changes, while a 2027 development plan confirms the future integration of ISSB sustainability standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

    APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SBI Seeking FSA Approval to Launch Japan's First Crypto ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

    SBI Holdings has unveiled plans to launch two crypto-related ETFs, including a hybrid fund that also invests in gold ETFs, pending approval from the FSA.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Tokyo Stock Exchange Seeking to List Derivatives-Linked ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

    The TSE is seeking regulatory approval to list actively managed ETFs that use OTC derivatives, in a bid to expand income-generating options for investors.

    Market Infrastructure

    GenAI Can Enhance Risk Modelling for CCPs: JSCC Paper

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

    A working paper from the JSCC found that GenAI was able to identify new, plausible stress events that are not fully captured in existing data sets.

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