Japan–EU Hold Seventh Joint Financial Regulatory Forum
Overview
On November 4 and 5, 2026, Japan’s Financial Services Agency and the European Commission held the seventh Japan–EU Joint Financial Regulatory Forum meeting in Tokyo. They discussed financial markets and risks to stability, sustainable finance, digital finance, and other topics, and affirmed the importance of international standards and multilateral cooperation. The 2027 meeting is scheduled to take place in Brussels.
Key points
- The seventh meeting was held in Tokyo.
- The participants discussed a broad range of financial issues and affirmed the importance of international standards and multilateral cooperation.
- The 2027 meeting is scheduled to take place in Brussels.
Overview
The forum was established to exchange views between Japan and the EU on financial regulation and related matters. Meetings are held annually, alternating between Japan and the EU.
On November 4 and 5, 2026, the Financial Services Agency and the European Commission held the seventh meeting in Tokyo.
Details
The meeting covered developments in financial markets in Japan, the EU, and globally, and risks to financial stability, as well as sustainable finance, digital finance, AI, cybersecurity, the banking and insurance sectors, and capital markets.
Participants affirmed the importance of internationally agreed standards and continued multilateral cooperation in international forums. The 2027 meeting is scheduled to take place in Brussels.