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The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission has raided locations related to a former Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank division manager on suspicion of violating the financial instruments and exchange law.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Feb 6, 2025
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank worker¡¯s insider trading likely lasted years
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission has raided locations related to the former employee.
The Financial Services Agency said the judge, Soichiro Sato, 32, was dismissed Monday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Dec 24, 2024
Japan SESC files insider trading complaint against judge
The parties involved are believed to have earned several million yen in profit.
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission said it recommended that the Financial Services Agency impose a fine on general contractor Yamaura for releasing false financial statements.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Dec 4, 2024
General contractor Yamaura to be fined for false financial statements
A third-party investigation panel found the person in charge of preparing financial statements at Yamaura had illegally withdrawn about ?2.6 billion.
Nomura Holdings said it paid the penalty on Thursday and apologized to clients and concerned parties.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 31, 2024
Nomura fined by Japan regulator for bond market manipulation
The fine, while small, may hurt Nomura¡¯s reputation at a time when it is refocusing on Japan as a key growth area for its trading and investment banking operations.
Nomura Holdings CEO Kentaro Okuda. In addition to the financial penalties for market manipulation, Nomura is suffering a fresh blow to its reputation following various scandals over recent years including several data leaks.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 30, 2024
Trader¡¯s $10,000 spoofing profit haunts Nomura as the fallout widens
The firm¡¯s problems are deepening as Nomura¡¯s rivals double down on efforts to poach clients.
The probe into a Tokyo Stock Exchange worker is the first time an employee has become subject to a compulsory investigation for alleged insider trading.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2024
TSE worker under insider trading probe handled timely disclosures
According to sources, the employee allegedly leaked undisclosed information about multiple companies.
A male employee of the Tokyo Stock Exchange is suspected of leaking undisclosed information, including on a company's takeover bid, to a relative this year, according to sources.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Oct 23, 2024
TSE employee probed on suspicions of insider trading
The male employee is suspected of leaking undisclosed information to a relative who allegedly used the knowledge to conduct stock trades.
The Financial Services Agency in Tokyo. The financial instruments and exchange law prohibits corporate officials privy to important information, such as tender offers, from trading related shares before the information is made public.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Oct 19, 2024
Judge seconded to FSA probed over insider trading suspicions
Since summer, the SESC has been investigating individuals and places related to the judge and scrutinizing his transaction details.
An MUFG Bank employee allegedly leaked insider information to relatives about a client company.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 9, 2024
MUFG bank worker suspected of leaking undisclosed client info
The securities market watchdog suspects the employee of violating financial laws by giving relatives undisclosed information about a client company.
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission said Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group repeatedly violated its clients¡¯ confidentiality by breaking firewalls among its units.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 17, 2024
MUFG unit misses out on arranging flurry of bonds in wake of scandal
The Development Bank of Japan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency and NEC dropped MUMSS from arranging planned bond deals.
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission on Friday recommended administrative action against MUFG Bank and two brokerage units of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group for sharing nonpublic information on client companies without their permission.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 14, 2024
Watchdog backs penalties over sharing of Mitsubishi UFJ client data
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission said that MUFG¡¯s banking and securities units had engaged in unauthorized sharing of information.
A bank and two securities companies under Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group could face punitive action for allegedly sharing customer information without consent, sources said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 7, 2024
MUFG units could be penalized for sharing client information
MUFG Bank and the securities firms exchanged information related to clients¡¯ mergers and acquisitions without their consent, sources say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 28, 2019
Japan securities regulator seeking to fine Nissan more than ?2 billion, says source
Japan¡¯s securities regulator will seek a fine on Nissan Motor Co. of more than ?2 billion ($19 million) for allegedly underreporting the pay of the company¡¯s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, according to a person familiar with the matter.
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 21, 2016
Securities watchdog to step up scrutiny of insider trading in biotech sector
The securities watchdog will boost monitoring of health-care stocks for possible insider trading after increasing leaks of information that has the power to move markets, according to the top official of the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 28, 2016
Japan¡¯s financial watchdog queries brokerages on high-frequency trading, dark pools
Japan¡¯s financial watchdog has started examining high-frequency trading, algorithms and dark pools, asking brokers for information about the practices.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 8, 2015
Deutsche Bank Japan brokerage penalized
Deutsche Bank AG¡¯s Japanese brokerage unit faces regulatory penalties after the nation¡¯s securities watchdog found that its employees improperly shared information about a company¡¯s earnings with clients.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 27, 2015
Stock market fallout from Murakami probe seen limited
Japan stock watchers say the fallout from an investigation of Yoshiaki Murakami for market manipulation will be limited.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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