What’s New on the FSA Website

Week of February 2 – 6, 2015

This page contains the latest in events, developments, and updates to the FSA website.

Press Conferences

February 4, 2014:	Press Conference by the Minister for Financial Services (February 3, 2015) (Available in Japanese)
February 2, 2015:	Press Conference by the Minister for Financial Services (January 30, 2015) (Available in Japanese)

Public Comment

(The following public comment is available in Japanese)

February 4, 2015:	Publication of a draft cabinet office ordinance on revision of the FSA-related Cabinet Office Ordinance associated with the enforcement of the "Act for partial revision of the Companies Act" «Summary» The FSA proposed the cabinet office ordinance on revision of the FSA-related Cabinet Office Ordinance associated with the enforcement of the "Act for partial revision of the Companies Act."

Press Releases

(The following press releases are available in English)

International

February 3, 2015:	IRFS Foundation announced the next Chairman of the Monitoring Board
February 3, 2015:	Basel Committee on Banking Supervision published a consultative report “Guidance on accounting for expected credit losses”
February 2, 2015:	Basel Committee on Banking Supervision published the finalized standards “Revised Pillar 3 disclosure requirements”
February 2, 2015:	The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published a final report “Risk Mitigation Standards for Non-centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives”

Banks

February 6, 2015:	FSA publishes the status of loans held by all banks as of end- September 2014, based on the Financial Reconstruction Act

Others

February 4, 2015:	Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"

(The following press releases are available in Japanese)

Banks

February 6, 2015:	Overview of modification of lending conditions by financial institutions «Summary» The FSA published an overview of modifications to lending conditions made by financial institutions since the date of enforcement of the Act on Temporary Measures to Facilitate Financing for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (the “SME Financing Facilitation Act”), December 4, 2009, to September 30, 2014. The FSA publishes the overview semiannually.
February 4, 2015:	Publication of statistics regarding unlawful reimbursement of deposits «Summary» The FSA published statistics on unlawful reimbursement of deposits involving counterfeit and stolen cash cards, stolen deposit books, and unlawful internet banking activities. The statistics include details of incidents and compensation made by financial institutions based on the reports they have submitted.
February 4, 2015:	Symposiums on region-based relationship banking for FY2014 to be held from February through March 2015 «Summary» Local Financial Bureaus (including Okinawa General Bureau) have been holding symposiums on region-based relationship banking since FY2005, and they will hold the symposiums for FY2014 in February and March 2015.
February 3, 2015:	Updated list of authorized organizations supporting business innovation «Summary» On February 3, 2015, the FSA authorized and published a list of organizations that support business innovation pursuant to the "Act for Facilitating New Business Activities of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises."

Councils

January 26, 2015:	Appointment of the Financial System Council's committee members and special members «Summary» On January 25, 2015, the Financial System Council's committee members and special members were appointed by the Prime Minister.

Others

January 28, 2015:	Publication of the agenda and handouts of the 134th meeting of the Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance Council «Summary» The FSA published the agenda and handouts of the 134th meeting of the Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance Council, which was held on January 28, 2015.