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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    JVCEA Makes Multi-factor Authentication Mandatory for Members

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

    The measure comes after a spate of unauthorised transactions in securities accounts this year, highlighting a need to strengthen login security.

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    Japan FSA Orders Sompo Insurance to Explain Data Breach

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

    The data breach potentially affected 17.48 million pieces of customer data, including names and insurance policy numbers.

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    AML / KYC

    JBA Implements Ban on Cash Storage in Safe Deposit Boxes

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

    Revised JBA guidance will prohibit the storage of cash in safe deposit boxes, in line with the FSA’s revised supervisory guidelines.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan’s FSA to Revise REITs Rules to Include Data Centre Equipment

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

    The rules will allow Japanese REITs to count data centre equipment like cooling systems and backup power as real estate assets.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Approves Sony Bank PoC to Test DeFi Services Model

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/06/2025

    The project will explore whether automated market makers on public blockchains can comply with Japanese KYC and AML rules.

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    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Highlights Increase in Internet Banking Fraud

    By Editors | 12/06/2025

    FSA released data on the state of fraudulent activity involving banking services, highlighting increased internet banking fraud and compensation trends.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Tightens Crypto Rules to Safeguard Investor Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/06/2025

    Japan’s revised Payment Services Act empowers authorities to issue a “domestic custody order” to failing foreign crypto exchanges.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan Continues to Grapple with Brokerage Account Hijackings

    By Editors | 10/06/2025

    There were 2,289 unauthorised transactions in brokerage accounts in May, only a small decrease from the figures reported for April.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan’s FSA Establishes New ‘AI Public-Private Forum’

    By Editors | 04/06/2025

    The forum aims to foster a secure environment for FIs to discuss their use of AI, share best practices, and address practical challenges.

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    Japan Adds Labour Safeguards to New Corporate Lending Framework

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    Regulatory guidelines clarify limits on lender influence over workforce decisions under new EVSI system.

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