NISA Account Use Survey Results as of June 2026
The Financial Services Agency released an overview of the results of its survey on NISA account usage. The survey covered usage as of the end of June 2026 and examined the number of accounts at all...
Financial Services Agency reports
Katayama Outlines Fiscal and Economic Priorities at Press Conference
Minister Katayama explained her policy of pursuing both a strong economy and fiscal sustainability under “responsible proactive fiscal policy.” Her priorities include measures against rising prices,...
FSA Publishes Draft Amendments to Critical Infrastructure Rules
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) published draft amendments to the Cabinet Office Order and related orders concerning the designation of specified social infrastructure business operators, as part...
Plan Approval for Niigata and Kouei Credit Unions
The Financial Services Agency announced that it reviewed and evaluated the “Organizational Restructuring and Related Implementation Plan” submitted by Niigata Prefectural Credit Union and Kouei...
Revision of Financial Sector Privacy Q&A Announced
The Financial Services Agency revised the “Q&A on the Protection of Personal Information at Financial Institutions” in light of the September 15, 2026 revision to the interagency agreement. It...
On-Chain Finance Forum for the AI Era Announced
The Financial Services Agency will launch the OnChain Finance Forum for the AI Era to promote the practical implementation of onchain finance and the sound use of AI at financial institutions and...
Results of Public Comments on Proposed Supervisory Guideline Revisions
The Financial Services Agency published the results of public comments and other information concerning the proposed partial revisions to the Comprehensive Supervisory Guidelines for Major Banks and...
Japan Revises Rules for In-Kind ETFs
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) invited comments from July 28 to August 28, 2026, on a draft Cabinet Office Order partially revising the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Investment Trusts...
Finance Minister Katayama Press Briefing, August 31, 2026
At the August 31, 2026 briefing, Finance Minister Katayama explained discussions on the global economy, growth, AI, and Ukraine at the G20 and G7; meetings with US and UK officials and IMF...
Financial Strategy to Promote Growth Investment
The government formulated the “Financial Strategy to Promote Growth Investment—Upgrading Japan as an Asset Management Nation” on July 21, 2026, further developing measures based on the “Plan for the...