FSA’s one stop contact point for inquiries
For questions regarding (1) interpretations of laws and regulations or (2) specific administrative procedures, please contact us at equestion [at] fsa [dot] go [dot] jp,
including your name, company name, mailing address, and telephone number.
Notes
- Inquiries are handled in consultation with relevant departments and may take time to process.
- Complaints will be shared with the relevant departments for future supervision; individual responses may not be provided unless additional information is required.
- For matters outside the FSA's jurisdiction, we may not be able to respond. The FSA does not have supervisory authority over business operators not registered or licensed with the FSA.
You can check the list of regulated institutions by the FSA.
Before you submit, please read the following
What the FSA does:
- Respond to general enquiries (e.g., guidance on online services, applications)
- Provide general information on legal/regulatory interpretations and administrative procedures
What the FSA does not:
- Recover money lost to scams
- Investigate individual complaints or intervene in disputes
- Disclose actions taken from information provided
- Provide legal or financial advice, or assess the legitimacy of businesses/investments
Useful Links
- "Cold Calling" - Non-Registe red and/or Non-Authorized Entities, Non-Existing Governmental Bodies
Other Contact points for inquiries
- Financial Policies Monitor - for opinions and suggestions concerning financial policies to external experts
- FinTech Support Desk - for inquiries and exchange of information on FinTech
- Financial Market Entry Office - for inquiries by non-Japanese asset management firms newly entering in Japan
- 日本語でのご照会は金融サービス利用者相談室
をご利用ください。
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