Finance

Financial Services Agency Announces Revisions to Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and Related Regulations Tokyo, Japan – July 31, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) today announced the publication of important revisions to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and its associated Enforcement Order, alongside the subsequent repeal and amendment of related FSA Notifications. … Read more

Financial Services Agency Grants License to Foreign Bank Branch, Enhancing Financial Market Development Tokyo, Japan – July 31, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan today announced the granting of a license to a foreign bank branch, a significant development that is expected to further enrich Japan’s financial landscape and foster greater international … Read more

Financial Services Agency Updates Disclosure on Management Guarantees: Promoting Fairer Lending Practices Tokyo, Japan – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has announced an update to its publicly available data concerning the utilization of the “Guidelines on Management Guarantees.” This comprehensive update, released on July 31, 2025, at 17:00, provides valuable insights into the … Read more

Financial Services Agency Announces Special Measures Following Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake and Tsunami The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has announced a series of special financial measures in response to the significant earthquake and subsequent tsunami that occurred near the Kamchatka Peninsula. This proactive announcement, published on July 31, 2025, at 19:00, aims to provide … Read more

Financial Services Agency Updates Tender Announcements, Inviting Participation in Procurement Processes Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) today announced an update to its tender advertisements, signaling an opening for businesses and organizations to participate in various procurement opportunities. The announcement, made at 10:00 AM JST on August 1, 2025, … Read more

Financial Services Agency Releases Minutes of Key Sustainability Disclosure Working Group Meeting Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) today announced the public release of the minutes from the eighth meeting of the “Working Group on the Future of Sustainability Disclosure and Assurance.” This significant publication offers valuable insights into … Read more

Financial Services Agency Announces Personnel Changes Effective August 1, 2025 Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) today announced significant personnel changes impacting its leadership and various departments, effective August 1, 2025. This announcement, made at 3:00 PM JST, reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to adapting to evolving financial landscapes … Read more

Financial Services Agency Announces Commencement of Comprehensive Data Collection via Collaborative Data Platform Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) today announced the official launch of comprehensive data collection through its newly established Collaborative Data Platform. This significant initiative marks a pivotal step towards enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and stability … Read more

Here is a detailed article regarding the announcement from Japan Securities Finance Co., Ltd. (JSF) about margin trading restrictions, presented in a polite tone: Japan Securities Finance Announces Margin Trading Restrictions Effective July 28th Tokyo, Japan – Japan Securities Finance Co., Ltd. (JSF) has announced the implementation of specific restrictions on margin trading for a … Read more

Important Update: Japan Securities Finance Corporation Announces Revocation of Margin Trading Eligibility for Specific Securities Tokyo, Japan – July 28, 2025 – Japan Securities Finance Corporation (JSF) today announced a significant update regarding its margin trading operations. Effective July 28, 2025, the corporation has revoked the eligibility of certain securities for margin trading. This decision, … Read more