Cybersecurity and AML

In response to increasing risks related to cybersecurity, money laundering, and similar matters, we offer support for the overall security frameworks and services underpinning system infrastructure, as well as online identity verification and authentication services and solutions involving online KYC tools

Market Developments

The rapid advance of digitalization in financial services has heightened cybersecurity concerns. Measures to address cybersecurity threats, decisions around the choice of security framework to adopt and the response to security incidents all need to be considered in the context of applicable law.

Anti-money-laundering regulations, such as the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, apply not only to banks and traditional financial institutions but also to Fintech operators in the context of regulated funds transfer services and cryptoasset exchange services. Accordingly, integrating the required “know your customer” (KYC)  processes into system designs is important. In particular, with regulatory reforms now permitting online-based KYC (eKYC) mechanisms, there will be greater impetus to the introduction of more convenient KYC processes. Risk-based AML/CFT (anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism) frameworks have also become mandatory in recent years, requiring regulated entities to enhance IT systems to identify, evaluate and mitigate risk, conduct ongoing customer management and detect and give notice of suspicious transactions.

Our Services

The firm provides advice on legal compliance for the introduction of eKYC and other KYC mechanisms as well as the establishment of frameworks in compliance with AML guidelines. The firm gives practical advice tailored to the client`s business, striking a balance among considerations including type of service, nature of usable data, the status of everchanging threats and service convenience. We also have outstanding experience in supporting multifaceted responses to incidents, including in the context of cyber attacks and cases involving improper use of financial services.

Cybersecurity and AML:People

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Cybersecurity and AML:Newsletters

TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.7, January 2024
TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.6, November 2023
TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.5 September 2023
TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.4 July 2023
TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.2 March 2023

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Cybersecurity and AML:News

Awards
Top rankings received from Chambers FinTech 2024
Public Service
Masafumi Masuda becomes a member of the Study Group on the Realisation of a Safe and Secure Metaverse, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Awards
Top Ranking Received From Chambers FinTech 2023
Public Service
The "Guidelines on Random-type Sales of NFTs," whose formulation included the involvement of Masafumi Masuda, are released
Public Service
The "Guidelines for NFT Businesses 2nd Edition," in which Masafumi Masuda was involved in the formulation as Legal Counsel of the NFT Subcommittee, is released by Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA)

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Cybersecurity and AML:Seminars

Nov. 3, 2022External Seminars
"Policy Trend and Current Discussion on Metaverse in Japan"
Sep. 7, 2021External Seminars
"Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) Challenges"
Mar. 10, 2015External Seminars
"The 2nd Japanese Regulatory Summit Panel 3: AML /CTF, KYC & Global Compliance"

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Cybersecurity and AML:Publications

Article
"In Depth: Anti-Money Laundering"
Book Article
"Fundamentals of Legal Practice Regarding Blockchains and Latest Trends - From Regulations on Crypto-Assets to NFT"
Magazine Article
"Corporate Legal Affairs Frontier (No.248): metaverse"
Magazine Article
"Details Regarding the Hosting of the 21st International Symposium by the Competition Policy Research Center, Japan Fair Trade Commission"
Magazine Article
"Mondaq Comparative Guides Cybersecurity - Japan Chapter"

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