Category RegTech

Risk Management, Japan, RegTech

Japan’s Revised FSA AML/CFT Guidelines 2026: What Changed and What Your Institution Must Do

Financial advisor reviewing updated FSA AML/CFT guidelines and compliance paperwork for Japanese financial institutions

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.

Robin Deane
8 May 2026

Risk Management, Japan, RegTech

AML Compliance in Japan: A Practical Guide for Financial Institutions

Two Asian compliance professionals reviewing AML obligations and documentation at a financial institution in Japan

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.

Robin Deane
5 May 2026