SEC and FSA Hold Dialogue on Market Developments and Crypto

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Published February 27th, 2026

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The SEC and Japan's FSA held their Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue to discuss market developments, including crypto and digital assets. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation on cross-border issues and enhance investor protection in global capital markets.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) convened their Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue on February 27, 2026, in Tokyo. The meeting, led by SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda and FSA Vice Minister MIYOSHI Toshiyuki, focused on recent market developments, strategic priorities, and regulatory matters, with a particular emphasis on crypto and digital assets. The dialogue serves to bolster cooperation and collaboration on key cross-border issues impacting global capital markets and investor protection.

This dialogue is primarily informational and does not impose new direct obligations on regulated entities. However, it signals ongoing international efforts to coordinate regulatory approaches to emerging financial technologies and market trends. Compliance officers should note the continued focus on digital assets and cross-border cooperation, which may inform future regulatory actions or guidance from both agencies. The next dialogues are scheduled for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

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SEC, FSA Hold Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue

For Immediate Release

2026-22 Washington D.C., Feb. 27, 2026 —

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) convened the Spring SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.

The SEC–FSA Dialogue builds upon longstanding efforts between the two authorities to increase cooperation and strengthen collaboration on key cross-border issues and developments.

Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda led the Dialogue for the SEC and Mr. MIYOSHI Toshiyuki, Vice Minister for International Affairs at the FSA, led the Dialogue for the FSA.

"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."

"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."

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 SEC-FSA Dialogues are scheduled to be convened in Tokyo in the fall of 2026 and in Washington, D.C., in the spring of 2027.

Last Reviewed or Updated: Feb. 27, 2026