AML / Financial Crime regulatory updates from Japan.
We track 20 AML / Financial Crime updates from Japan regulators, published by JFSA. The archive covers 18 news items and 2 enforcement actions. Most recent update: September 2026.
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This is a ministerial press conference covering two main items: (1) disaster relief funding allocation for the Kumamoto Earthquake, and (2) Q&A regarding U.S. sanctions on ICC President AKANE and Japanese financial institutions' compliance obligations.
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FSA weekly digest covering multiple regulatory updates including cybersecurity in crypto-asset businesses, corporate governance code finalization, personal information protection guidelines, regional financial institution initiatives, and FinTech PoC Hub results on AML countermeasures.
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FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates including AML/CFT/CPF guidelines for accountants, cyber risk countermeasures for insurers, investment corporation reporting amendments, and ESG data provider code of conduct.
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This is an informational regulatory guidance document from Japan's FSA establishing a FinTech Support Desk and publishing comprehensive FAQ on regulatory requirements. It covers multiple FinTech sectors including cryptoassets, electronic payment services, funds transfer, and ICOs.
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Weekly regulatory digest from Japan FSA covering multiple areas: NISA guidelines amendments, insurance reinsurance supervision updates, securities compliance orders, AML/financial crime initiatives, and general supervisory updates.
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency (JFSA) has finalized a partial amendment to the *designation of countries and regions* under Articles 17-2 and 17-3 of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds (APTCP), expanding the list of foreign jurisdictions that are subject to Japan’s crypto/e-money **travel rule** framework. The change matters because Japanese cryptoasset and electronic payment instrument service providers must now apply full originator/beneficiary information transmission when dealing with additional foreign VASPs in newly designated jurisdictions, and must adjust their AML/financial crime controls and routing logic accordingly by 3 August 2026.
Non-compliance with the expanded travel rule obligations for designated jurisdictions from 3 August 2026 exposes Japanese VASPs and related institutions to administrative sanctions, supervisory actions, and potential business restrictions under the APTCP and related AML/CTF frameworks. Given the focus on cross-border virtual asset transfers, failures may also create heightened ML/TF risk exposure and reputational damage, including scrutiny from foreign regulators aligned with FATF standards.
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FSA publication summarizing AML/CFT initiatives and challenges affecting Japanese financial institutions. Informational content covering regulatory status, institutional responses, and global trends in anti-money laundering and financial crime measures.
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This is a press conference summary from JFSA covering G7 Finance Ministers discussions on frontier AI models (Mythos), terrorist financing prevention, and misuse of new financial technologies.
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Press conference announcing G7 Finance Ministers' discussions on frontier AI model risks, cyber vulnerabilities, and crypto-asset counter-terrorist financing. Content is informational/policy-level guidance rather than binding regulatory requirement.
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FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates including AML/CFT/CPF guidelines for CPAs, insurance supervision amendments, capital adequacy Q&A additions, and a public-private anti-fraud framework.
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This regulatory update discusses concerns around the use of Chinese mobile payment apps like Alipay in Japan, specifically related to tax evasion, money laundering, and lack of regulatory oversight. This impacts banks, fintechs, and payment providers operating in the Japanese market.
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This regulatory update covers several key areas for financial services firms, including measures to support businesses with cash flow issues, information sharing to prevent fraud, and amendments to regulations on anti-money laundering.
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This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to banking, investment management, and insurance firms, including AML/CFT, operational resilience, and cybersecurity.
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This regulatory update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency revises guidelines for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms operating in Japan.
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This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to the banking, investment management, and payments sectors, including AML/financial crime, consumer protection, and technology/cyber issues. It indicates medium urgency as it covers ongoing regulatory developments and policy initiatives.
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This regulatory update discusses an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) into potential misconduct at Mizuho Securities, as well as a criminal accusation against a former director of Mita Securities for insider trading.
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This regulatory update provides reference cases on suspicious transactions for various financial institutions, including deposit-taking institutions, insurance companies, and others.
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This regulatory update covers several key areas for financial institutions, including anti-money laundering guidelines, financial reporting, and prudential requirements. It is of medium urgency as it provides information on upcoming changes and public consultations.
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This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to the banking, payments, and crypto sectors, including public consultations on prepaid payment instruments, information sharing on illegal account use, and updates to disaster management plans. The medium urgency reflects the informational nature of the update.