Financial Services Agency

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against Iwaki Credit Union

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

The complaint, a first for a credit union, alleges executives lied about destroying a PC with evidence and concealed ties to organised crime.

Structural Regulation

Japan Finalises Labour Protection Rules for New Enterprise Value Security Right

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

Ministry of Labour amends guidelines, setting new duties for trustees and communication protocols for Japan's new corporate financing tool.

Stablecoins

Japan's LINE to Integrate Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

Partnership with JPYC Inc leverages Japan’s revised stablecoin laws to embed payments within the popular LINE Messenger app.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan Consults on Revised Human Capital Disclosure Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

Draft guidelines urge firms to better link talent strategy with corporate value, aligning with international sustainability reporting standards.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan's FSA Proposes Stricter Rules on AML Tech and Vendor Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2026

Draft guidelines elevate previous expectations to firm requirements for financial firms, targeting technology adoption, trade finance, and outsourcing.

Stablecoins

Japan's JCB, Resona to Pilot Retail Stablecoin Payments in Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

The collaboration between JCB, Resona and, Digital Garage, aims to test USD and JPY-pegged stablecoins at physical stores.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA to Probe Prudential Life as CEO Quits Over Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

The FSA is considering disciplinary action after an internal probe found over 100 staff bilked 500 customers in a scandal dating back decades.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan FSA Approves Turnaround Plan Submitted by Iwaki Shinkin Credit Union

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

The five-year plan aims for governance reform and addresses recent business improvement orders, following a 2012 public fund injection.

Tokenisation

Mitsui to Launch Japan’s First Aircraft and Vessel Digital Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co plans to fractionalise capital-intensive transport assets via blockchain, offering retail investors access to lease-backed returns from 2026.