Japan FSA Press Releases

FSA Analytical Notes on Regional Banks and Talent

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has published its "FSA Analytical Notes (2026.2)", focusing on the analysis of human resource support by regional banks and talent shortages in firms. An English version is expected to be released shortly.

FSA: Bank Loans Total 8.0 Trillion Yen as of Sep 2025

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has published its provisional translation of the status of loans held by all banks as of the end of September 2025. Total loans amounted to 8.0 trillion yen, a decrease of 0.4 trillion yen from the previous period.

FSA, SEC Hold Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue

The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held their Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on February 27, 2026. The meeting focused on cross-border issues, market developments, and regulatory matters including digital assets.

FSA AI Discussion Paper Update for Financial Sector

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has published Version 1.1 of its AI Discussion Paper, updating its previous 2025 version. This revision incorporates insights from public-private forums on AI utilization and risk management in the financial sector. The FSA is seeking comments on the paper to inform future policy development.

FSA Publishes English Version of Analytical Notes (2026.3)

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has published the English version of its "FSA Analytical Notes (2026.3)". This publication provides analysis on financial markets and related topics, with specific notes on the OTC derivatives market.