Financial Services Agency

Enforcement

Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Taps AI to Parse Bank Disclosures and Identify Risk

By Editors | 02/06/2025

Japan’s FSA is using AI to distil bank disclosure reports, gather information, identify emerging trends, and improve monitoring activities.

Market Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA Urges FIs to End Use of Password-Protected Zip Files

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA cites security risks and vulnerability to malware as reasons to discontinue the practice of sending email attachments with passwords.

Securities / Derivatives

16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA to Review Regional Banks for Deposit Outflow Risks

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/05/2025

The regulator will assess whether internal risk models are overly optimistic as 16 banks breach capital risk thresholds.

AML / KYC

Japan Moves to Block Payments Linked to Online Casinos

By Thisanka Siripala | 22/05/2025

Banks, payments providers and crypto firms are directed to issue user warnings and block transactions linked to online casinos.

Enforcement

Former TSE Employee and Father Sentenced in Insider Trading Case

By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2025

Both were sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for three years, and fined after being convicted of insider trading.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Urges Banks to Start Preparing for Post-Quantum Risks

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

The FSA warns smaller banks may be most at risk amid rising threats and limited cybersecurity capacity.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Issues Order to Suruga Bank Over Loan Misconduct

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

The bank is under pressure to explain delays in resolving fraudulent real estate loans issued prior to 2018.