Sanctions screening in Japan requires coverage of multiple lists including Japanese government lists, UN, OFAC, EU, and HMT. This reference guide covers every list, its regulatory basis, and continuous monitoring requirements.
STR filing inconsistency at mid-market institutions was a specific FATF 2021 finding. This guide covers the Article 9 obligation, the compliant five-stage workflow, and why automation is now a compliance necessity.
Japan's FSA now requires systematic screening for domestic PEPs — not only foreign ones. This article explains who qualifies, what enhanced due diligence is required, and what your screening programme must include.
Transaction monitoring failures are the most common FSA examination finding at mid-market institutions. This guide sets out the evaluation criteria CCOs should apply when selecting a platform for Japan.
The APTCP (犯収法) is Japan's foundational AML law. This guide maps each core article to specific compliance obligations and the system capabilities required to meet them.
Japan's FSA AML/CFT Guidelines were revised on 31 March 2026 — making former good practice standards mandatory for all institutions. Here is what mid-market financial institutions must do now.
Japan's FSA now assesses AML/CTF effectiveness, not just framework existence. This guide covers the APTCP, FSA Guidelines, FATF 2028 obligations, and what mid-market institutions must do now.