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FSA Weekly Review No.440
- May 20, 2021
What’s New on the FSA Website
Week of May 7, 2021 - May 13, 2021
This page contains the latest in events, developments, and updates to the FSA website.
Press Conferences
Public Comments
(The following public comment is available in Japanese)
May 7, 2021 | Publication of the finalized "Basic Guidelines for Climate Transition Finance"![]() <Summary> The FSA published the finalized "Basic Guidelines for Climate Transition Finance." The Basic Guidelines were formulated by the "Study Group on Environmental Improvement for Effective Transition-Finance" (provisional English title), a tri-party collaborative study group comprised of representatives from the FSA, the METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), and the MoE (Ministry of the Environment) to formulate basic principles for transition-finance in Japan, particularly in terms of raising funds through transition bonds, loans, etc. The finalized Basic Guidelines expressly set forth in the said Guidelines the significance of promoting transition-finance initiatives in tandem with the initiatives to realize a decarbonized society based on the global objective of "carbon neutrality 2050." The finalized Basic Guidelines took effect on May 7, 2021. |
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Press Releases
(The following press releases are available in English)
Publication
May 11, 2021 | FSA publishes English translation of monthly magazine, Access FSA No.212 |
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Others
(The following press releases are available in Japanese)
Councils
May 7, 2021 | Publication of the agenda and handouts of the "Study Group on Environmental Improvement for Effective Transition Finance" (provisional English title)![]() <Summary> The FSA published the agenda and handouts of the third meeting of the "Study Group on Environmental Improvement for Effective Transition-Finance" (provisional English title), which was jointly held on May 7, 2021 by the FSA, the METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), and the MoE (Ministry of the Environment) to formulate basic principles for transition-finance in Japan, particularly in terms of raising funds through transition bonds, loans, etc. |
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May 7, 2021 | Establishment of the "Working Group on Integration of Taxation on Financial Income and Gains" (provisional English title)![]() <Summary> The FSA has established the "Working Group on Integration of Taxation on Financial Income and Gains" (provisional English title). The integration of financial income taxation has been discussed from the perspective of achieving fairness and neutrality in taxation among financial instruments, thereby realizing a simplified and easy-to-understand tax system for investors, particularly in terms of investments in diversified financial products. The Working Group is aimed at further seeking a way forward for the integration of financial income taxation and identifying issues to be addressed in the future by gaining a wide range of insights from stakeholders, including experts, professionals, and practitioners from the sectors of industry, finance, and academia. The FSA serves as the secretariat of the Working Group. |
Others
May 12, 2021 |
Publication of a guide for financial business operators to prepare and use the "Key Information Sheet"![]() <Summary> The FSA has published a guide for financial business operators to prepare and use the "Key Information Sheet,"* which provides financial business operators with some insights and perspectives that may be helpful for preparing and using "Key Information Sheets," as well as examples of best practices that may be considered to be adopted in the future. The guide will be updated as necessary based on the progress in the use of the "Key Information Sheet." * An explanatory document that provides customers with concise and easy-to-understand information about risks and fees comparable across financial products/services. |
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