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    Japan FSA Proposes Amendments to Mandate Sustainability Reporting

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

    Japan’s FSA has proposed disclosure reforms, including mandatory sustainability reporting for major Prime Market companies and expanded requirements on human capital.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Working Group Approves Draft Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

    By Mark Johnston | 28/11/2025

    The draft report outlines plans to combat insider trading, allow bank subsidiaries to invest in crypto, and reform Japan's IEO rules.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan to Mandate Crypto Exchange Reserves to Cover Hack Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

    The FSA plans 2026 legislation to ensure customer compensation following a series of high-profile security breaches in the sector.

    Market Abuse

    JPX to Revise Derivatives Guidelines to Guard Against Spoofing

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    JPX will issue updated guidelines to help Osaka Exchange members strengthen their internal oversight of government bond futures trading.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan FSA to Step Up AML Dialogue with FIs Ahead of 2028 FATF On-Site Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    The regulator is shifting focus from technical compliance to proven outcomes, requiring firms to establish robust verification and improvement cycles.

    Cryptocurrency

    FSC Korea Plans Organisational Review to Bolster Crypto Oversight

    By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

    FSC study will explore options for optimising its structure to enhance its oversight of virtual assets and capital markets, and better manage other national priorities.

    Climate Risk

    NGFS Issues Updated Climate Scenario Analysis Guide for Supervisors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The updated guide reflects maturing practices and introduces short-term scenarios for assessing near-term policy and weather-related shocks.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japanese Asset Managers Consider Crypto Funds Amid Regulatory Thaw - Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    Six major firms including Nomura and SBI are exploring crypto investment trusts, contingent on key tax and legal reforms.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan: FSA Guidance Prompts Termination of Crypto ETF Derivatives Offering

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    Japanese brokerage IG Securities will withdraw Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF contracts after the FSA deemed offering derivatives on overseas crypto products ‘undesirable’.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Proposes 5x Hike in Threshold for Prospectus Exemption

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    A working group discussed raising the threshold to ease fundraising for startups and refining the professional investor framework.

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