Financial Services Agency

    AI Risk & Governance

    Japan's FSA Explores 'Agile Governance' Approach for AI Use

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

    Regulators and industry leaders discussed balancing innovation with risk management, highlighting the need for management accountability and better data strategies.

    Stablecoins

    Japan FSA Gives Backing to Blockchain Securities PoC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

    Nomura, Daiwa, and three megabanks will test settling stock and bond trades using blockchain and a jointly-issued stablecoin.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Prudential Japan Faces FSA Probe, USD 350M Hit From Fraud Scandal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

    Insurer establishes a third-party panel and overhauls compensation after uncovering a JPY 3.1 billion fraud by employees.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan Proposes Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Crypto Exchanges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

    FSA outlines a three-pronged plan of firm-level duties, industry collaboration, and public support to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

    Market Abuse

    Korea to Grant Investigative Powers to FSS, with Oversight by FSC

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

    The FSS will gain the right to initiate investigations into market abuse, but under the supervision of the FSC to address concerns over potential overreach.

    Stablecoins

    Japan Proposes Rules for Handling Foreign-Issued Stablecoins

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2026

    The proposals would bring certain foreign trust-based stablecoins into Japan's regulatory framework, imposing strict equivalence and due diligence rules on local handlers.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA to Propose Allowing Crypto ETFs on Stock Exchange

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

    Regulators are considering legal and tax reforms that would allow crypto ETFs, with major financial firms already preparing products.

    Credit Risk

    Japan FSA Clarifies Rules for Banks Using IRB Approach

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

    The FSA has updated its Q&A to allow some flexibility for insignificant assets and has detailed mapping requirements for specialised lending.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Consults on Crypto Intermediary, Stablecoin Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

    The proposals detail supervisory duties for firms using intermediaries and set criteria for assets backing certain stablecoins under the 2025 law.

    Market Risk

    Japan FSA Scrutinises Life Insurers Over Bond Losses

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

    The FSA has brought forward checks on firms including Nippon Life, seeking details on unrealised losses and investment plans.

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