Past Releases
July 2025
July 23
- Updated:Guidebook for Registration of Investment Management Business and Other Financial Instruments Businesses
- FSA Weekly Review No.646 July 23, 2025
July 15
July 14
July 8
July 7
- Practices and Issues on Climate-related Risk Management ~ Building on "Supervisory Guidance on Climate-related Risk Management and Client Engagement" ~
- FSA Weekly Review No.644 July 7, 2025
July 4
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (June 24, 2025)
- Publication of Discussion Paper: "Examination of the Regulatory Systems Related to Cryptoassets"
- Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.7): A Quantitative and Textual Analysis of Climate-Related Risks in the Banking Sector" in Japanese
- Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.6) vol.2: I. Analysis on credit risk management practices, and II. Understanding the utilization of Credit Guarantee System"
- The Dialogue between the Financial Services Agency (FSA) and the center for Financial Industry Information Systems
- Released the meeting materials of “The Fifth Working Group on Improving Internal Audits of Financial Institutions"
FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.261
June 2025
June 30
- Analysis for the Healthy Development of Stablecoins
- Monitoring of foreign bank branches and foreign securities companies
- Publication of the meeting materials of thirtieth meeting of the Council of Experts Concerning the Follow-up of Japan's Stewardship Code and Japan's Corporate Governance Code which was held on June 2, 2025
- Publication of the "Action Programme for Corporate Governance Reform 2025"
- FSA Weekly Review No.643 June 30, 2025
June 27
June 26
June 25
- Publication of the finalized "the Partial Amendment to the Designation of a country or region under Articles 17-2 and 17-3 of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds" after public consultation
- Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.6) vol.3: Attempt to identify early warning signals on credit risks using regional banks’ loan data and macroeconomic indicators" in Japanese
June 23
- Published Minutes from the first to the third meeting of The Expert Panel on the Stewardship Code.
FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.260
- FSA Weekly Review No.642 June 23, 2025
June 20
- The eighth meeting of the Working Group on Disclosure and Assurance of Sustainability-related Financial Information (of the Financial System Council)
- Release of "2nd Scenario Analysis on Climate-Related Risks [Insurance Sector]"
- Release of "Second Scenario Analysis on Climate-Related Risks (Banking Sector)"
- Practices and Issues on Climate-related Risk Management ~ Building on "Supervisory Guidance on Climate-related Risk Management and Client Engagement" ~
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (June 13, 2025)
June 18
June 17
- A speech on “Remarks on priorities for developing capital markets” at the Eurofi High Level Seminar 2025
- Contribution of “Towards a more vibrant and resilient economy: A Japanese perspective” to the Eurofi Magazine
- Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.6) vol.2: I. Analysis on credit risk management practices, and II. Understanding the utilization of Credit Guarantee System" in Japanese
- Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.5): I. Attempt to effectively utilize text data, and II. Current trends in deposits"
June 16
June 13
- Overview of financial results of major insurance companies as of March 31, 2025
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (June 6, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (June 3, 2025)
June 12
June 10
- Overview of major banks’ financial results as of March 31, 2025
- Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.6) vol.1: Loans extended to newly founded companies " in Japanese
June 9
June 6
- Japan Weeks 2025 official website is now available.
FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.259
June 3
June 2
May 2025
May 30
- Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.5): I. Attempt to effectively utilize text data, and II. Current trends in deposits" in Japanese
- Excerpts from the Joint Press Conference given by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, and UEDA Kazuo, Governor of the Bank of Japan (The first meeting of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under the Canada G7 Presidency) (May 22, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (May 20, 2025)
May 29
- The seventh meeting of the Working Group on Disclosure and Assurance of Sustainability-related Financial Information (of the Financial System Council)
FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.258
May 28
May 26
- The Council of Experts Concerning the Follow-up of Japan's Stewardship Code and Japan's Corporate Governance Code: Thirtieth Meeting
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the ’Payment Services Act’(May 20)
- FSA Weekly Review No.638 May 26, 2025
May 23
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (May 16, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (May 13, 2025)
May 21
May 20
May 19
May 16
May 15
- Excerpts from the Joint Press Conference given by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, and UEDA Kazuo, Governor of the Bank of Japan (The second meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under the Africa G20 Presidency) (April 24, 2025)
- Ad Hoc Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (April 23, 2025)
May 12
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (April 22, 2025)
- FSA Weekly Review No.636 May 12, 2025
April 2025
April 28
- Publication of the Research Report “Financial Institutions’ Current Status of Scenario Analysis based on TCFD Recommendations and the Related Transition Plans”
- FSA Weekly Review No.635 April 28, 2025
April 25
- Publication of the Partial Amendment to the Designation of a country or region under Articles 17-2 and 17-3 of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.
- Updated:Living in Japan:How to Open a Bank Account and Send Money
- Updated:Speeches(Commissioner)
April 23
- Berlin Plenary Meeting of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR)
- Updated:Speeches(Commissioner, Vice Minister for International Affairs)
April 21
April 18
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (April 8, 2025)
- Ad Hoc Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (April 7, 2025)
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the ’Payment Services Act’(April 18)
April 17
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (April 4, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (April 1, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (March 28, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (March 25, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (March 18, 2025)
FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.257
FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.256
April 16
April 15
April 14
- The sixth meeting of the Working Group on Disclosure and Assurance of Sustainability-related Financial Information (of the Financial System Council)
- Published materials from the first to the third meeting of The Expert Panel on the Stewardship Code.
April 11
- Publication of the Research Report,"Study on Global Investors' Focus Areas Regarding Human Capital Disclosure and Corporate Case Studies
- FSA Weekly Review No.632 April 11, 2025
April 10
- Twenty-second Meeting of the "Council for Cooperation on Financial Stability"
- The third meeting of the Expert Study Group on Assurance of Sustainability-related Financial Information (of the Financial System Council)
- Updated : AI Discussion Paper
April 8
April 3
March 2025
March 31
- Updated:Trends in High-Speed Trading
- Publication of the finalized Discussion Paper on "Issues and Practices for Dialogue on Validation of Effectiveness of AML/CFT Frameworks"
March 28
March 27
March 26
March 24
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (March 11, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (March 7, 2025)
March 21
- Draft revisions to the “Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors” <<Japan’s Stewardship Code>> - To promote sustainable growth of companies through investment and dialogue - for public consultation
- FSA Weekly Review No.628 March 21, 2025
March 17
March 14
- The second meeting of the Expert Study Group on Assurance of Sustainability-related Financial Information (of the Financial System Council)
- FSA Weekly Review No.627 March 14, 2025
March 7
March 6
- Updated:Guidebook for Registration of Investment Management Business and Other Financial Instruments Businesses
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (February 25, 2025)
- FSA Weekly Review No.626 March 6, 2025
March 4
- Publication of AI Discussion Paper
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (February 18, 2025)
February 2025
February 28
- The FSA publishes the status of loans held by all banks as of the end of September 2024, based on the Financial Reconstruction Act
- FSA Weekly Review No.625 February 28, 2025
February 25
February 20
February 19
February 17
- Updated:Initiatives by the financial industry to enhance their asset management businesses
FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.255
February 14
- "Japan Fintech Week 2025” official website has been updated.
- FSA Weekly Review No.623 February 14, 2025
February 12
February 10
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (January 28, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (January 24, 2025)
February 7
- Released the meeting materials of “The First Working Group on Improving Internal Audits of Financial Institutions"
- We have updated the “Cold Calling” list (as of December 31, 2024).
February 6
February 5
February 4
- Publication of summary of " FSA Analytical Notes (2025.1) vol.1: Analysis of Japanese Stock Market Turbulence in Early August 2024"
- Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.1) vol.2: I. Analysis of Borrower Classifications, and II. Attributes of Housing Loans."
February 3
- "the Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers":28 ESG Evaluation and Data Providers have endorsed the "Code of Conduct" as of December 31, 2024
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (January 21, 2025)
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (January 17, 2025)
January 2025
January 31
January 30
January 29
January 28
January 24
January 23
- "Japan Fintech Week 2025” official website has been updated.
- FSA Weekly Review No.620 January 23, 2025
January 22
- Stewardship Code : 333 institutional investors have signed up to the Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors as of December 31, 2024
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the ’Payment Services Act’(January 20)
January 21
January 17
- A speech on “Remarks on green transition” at the Eurofi Financial Forum 2024
FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.254
FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.253
- FSA Weekly Review No.619 January 17, 2025
January 15
- Working Group on Improving Internal Audits of Financial Institutions
- Publication of "FSA Analytical Notes (2025.1) vol.1: Analysis of Japanese Stock Market Turbulence in Early August 2024"
January 10
- FSA Weekly Review No.618 January 10, 2025
- Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (December 24, 2024)
- Ado Hoc Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (December 23, 2024)
January 8
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