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ESG / Sustainability

Japan Amends Regulations to Align with New Carbon Credit Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Rules for banks, insurers, and brokers have been updated to reflect new terminology for internationally-traded emission reduction credits, effective from 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Announces New Measures to Combat Accounting Fraud in IPOs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

New measures include enhanced scrutiny of high-risk business models, interviews with former auditors, and stricter reviews of whistleblowing systems.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Corporate Governance Push Drives Record JPY 1.3 Trillion in Block Trades

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

Regulatory pressure to unwind cross-shareholdings spurs surge in private off-market transactions amid heightened market volatility and demand for capital efficiency.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Proposes to Extend Regional Bank Support, Tighten Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

Proposals include extending capital injection schemes and easing investment rules, while tightening governance requirements in the wake of a recent scandal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Publishes Final Working Group Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The plans would bring crypto-assets under the securities law framework, introducing an insider trading ban and stricter rules for firms.

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.