FSA, SEC Hold Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue
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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.
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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, led by FSA Vice Minister MIYOSHI Toshiyuki and SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, aimed to strengthen cooperation on cross-border issues and discussed market developments, strategic priorities, and regulatory matters concerning crypto and digital assets.
This dialogue is part of an ongoing partnership between the two agencies to promote global capital market integrity and investor protection. Future dialogues are scheduled for Fall 2026 in Tokyo and Spring 2027 in Washington, D.C. No specific compliance actions or deadlines were mandated by this notice, as it serves as an informational update on regulatory cooperation.
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February 27, 2026
Financial Services Agency
FSA, SEC Hold Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue
The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) convened the Spring FSA-SEC Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on February 27, 2026.
The FSA-SEC Dialogue builds upon longstanding efforts between the two authorities to increase cooperation and strengthen collaboration on key cross-border issues and developments.
Mr. MIYOSHI Toshiyuki, Vice Minister for International Affairs at the FSA, led the Dialogue for the FSA and SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda led the Dialogue for the SEC.
"Our Dialogue has further strengthened the longstanding and robust partnership between our two authorities,” said Mr. MIYOSHI Toshiyuki, Vice Minister for International Affairs, FSA. “We remain committed to continued cooperation to promote the integrity of global capital markets and enhance investor protection."
"The Dialogue between the SEC and the FSA reinforces and grows one of our most important capital market relationships,” said SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda. “Our work with colleagues across the Pacific is critical to protecting investors and I look forward to future opportunities for cooperation between our authorities."
At the Spring Dialogue, participants discussed recent market developments, as well as the strategic priorities of both authorities. They also exchanged views on various regulatory and supervisory matters, including developments in crypto and digital assets, and explored opportunities for closer coordination in multilateral fora.
The next FSA-SEC Dialogues are scheduled to be convened in Tokyo in the fall of 2026 and in Washington, D.C., in the spring of 2027.
Contact International Affairs Office, Strategy Development and Management Bureau, Financial Services Agency
+81-(0)3-3506-6000 (ext. 3189)
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