Japan Global Capital Markets Conference Held
Overview
On October 19, 2026, as part of Japan Weeks, the Financial Services Agency held a conference with IOSCO, domestic and international regulators, market participants, and experts on the evolution of capital markets and maintaining trust. Three panels discussed new technologies and market integrity, revitalizing public markets, and the development of private markets. Participants shared the view that market trust is the foundation for sustainable development, and that complementarity between the two markets, ongoing dialogue, and international cooperation are important.
Key points
- The conference was held on October 19, 2026.
- Discussions covered three themes: new technologies and market trust and integrity, revitalizing public markets, and developing private markets.
- Participants shared the view that market trust is the foundation for sustainable development of capital markets, and that public and private markets complement each other, with ongoing dialogue and international cooperation also important.
Overview
As part of Japan Weeks, the Financial Services Agency invited IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions), domestic and international regulators, market participants, and experts to a conference on “Maintaining Trust While Enabling the Continued Evolution of Capital Markets.” Financial Services Agency Commissioner Ito delivered opening remarks, and IOSCO Board Chair Jean-Paul Servais gave the keynote address.
Impact
Participants shared the view that maintaining market trust amid technological innovation and changes in market structure is the foundation for sustainable development. They also deepened their understanding of the importance of public and private markets complementing each other and supporting the development of capital markets as a whole. Participants further agreed that ongoing dialogue and international cooperation among regulators, market participants, and investors are important for addressing challenges.
Details
Panel 1, “Building Trust in Evolving Capital Markets: Innovation, Market Integrity, and SupTech,” discussed how to promote innovation while ensuring market trust and integrity in light of new technologies such as AI and blockchain, as well as the opportunities and challenges these technologies create for market participants and authorities.
Panel 2, “Revitalizing Public Markets: Enhancing Liquidity, Expanding Investor Participation, and Strengthening Competitiveness,” addressed the importance of public markets and challenges to revitalizing them. Participants discussed ways to make markets more attractive by enhancing liquidity, expanding investor participation, and using technology.
Panel 3, “Developing Private Markets: Diversifying Funding and Investment Options and Addressing Emerging Risks,” discussed the growing role of private markets in providing funding and investment opportunities, the factors supporting their development, their relationship with public markets, and the opportunities and challenges accompanying their growth. Financial Services Agency Vice Commissioner for International Affairs Miyoshi delivered the closing remarks, bringing the conference to a close.