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Past Releases (2015)
June 2015
June 30
- Publication of a cabinet office ordinance to amend the "Ordinance on Terminology, Forms and Preparation Methods of Consolidated Financial Statements"
- Publication of draft amendments to the "Insurance Inspection Manual"
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the fourth meeting of the Working Group on the Financial Group of the Financial System Council
- Publication of a progress report on Business Revitalization Plans
- Figures regarding suspended repayments following the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of March 31, 2015)
- Publication of financial instruments businesses that conducted large-scale OTC derivative transactions in FY2014
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors engaging in a specially permitted business who are operating financial instruments businesses without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- The FSA to hold "Kids' Day" on July 29 and 30, 2015
- Disciplinary action against Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC
- Publication of the level of remuneration paid to officers of special public corporations and authorized corporations
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Update on measures taken in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of June 30, 2015)
- Updated statistics of money lending business
June 29
- Summary of meetings of the working group on financial measures to promote private finance initiatives
- Publication of the 144th issue of the FSA’s monthly journal, Access FSA
- The fifth meeting of the Working Group on Financial Group of the Financial System Council
June 26
- Updated regulatory notices on the leverage ratio
- Publication of the updated “Reference Casebook on Financial Inspection”
- Summary of results of the quarterly survey on business sentiment of small and medium-size enterprises
- Report on the measures for the resolution of failed financial institutions
- Revision of the FSA regulatory notice concerning the designation of related corporations of credit rating agencies (group designation concerning explanatory items of unregistered ratings)
- Administrative penalty charge against a person for committing insider trading regarding stocks, including those of FISCO Ltd.
- Administrative penalty charge against a person for committing insider trading regarding the stocks of ENERES Co., Ltd.
- Administrative penalty charge against a person for committing insider trading regarding the stocks of NISSHIN FUDOSAN Company, Limited
- Updated list of entities that are operating financial instruments businesses without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Results of field tests regarding the introduction of the economic value-based solvency margin regulation on insurance companies
- Administrative action against SAIWA AUDIT LLC
- The FSA’s initiative for better work-life balance
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
June 25
- Publication of the updated regulatory standard pursuant to the provisions of Article 62 of the “Order on Book-Entry Transfer of Corporate Bonds and Shares” corresponding to the introduction of the "Social Security and Tax Number System"
- Publication of the updated regulatory notice designating transactions and lending/borrowing to be excluded from transactions subject to the regulations on "Financial Instruments Obligation Assumption Business"
- Overview of modification of lending conditions by financial institutions
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
June 24
- Progress report of initiatives taken by market participants to reduce securities settlement risks
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.151
- The Panel for Vitalizing Financial and Capital Markets Releases a Summary of the Statement for Vitalizing Financial and Capital Markets Japanese version
June 23
- The 24th Expert Panel on Policy Evaluation
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (June 22, 2015) Japanese version
June 22
- Publication of draft amendments to the "Ordinance for Enforcement of the Insurance Business Act"
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (June 19, 2015) Japanese version
June 19
- Updated list of entities that are operating financial instruments businesses without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Administrative action against CROSSTIER Audit Corporation
June 18
June 17
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the third meeting of the Working Group on the Financial Group of the Financial System Council
- Waning against bank account scams by non-registered business entities
- Exchange of Letters on co-operation in the area of financial institutions supervision with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) Japanese version
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.150
- The fourth meeting of the Working Group on Financial Group of the Financial System Council (June 29th, 2015) Japanese version
June 16
- Results of the inquiries regarding the omission of public notifications in the official gazette
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the 49th Meeting of the Financial Service ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Liaison Group held on June 15, 2015
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
June 15
- Publication of the updated regulatory notice designating the persons for whom Shinkin Banks and the Federation of Shinkin Banks can act as agents or intermediaries
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
June 12
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Publication of the results of the policy evaluation for fiscal year 2013
June 11
- The Exchange of Letters on Cooperation with the National Bank of Cambodia Japanese version
- The Exchange of Letters on Cooperation with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia Japanese version
June 10
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.149
- Administrative Action against WOORI BANK, Tokyo Branch Japanese version
- Administrative Action against Industrial Bank of Korea, Tokyo Branch Japanese version
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Publication of statistics regarding over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions (as of March 31, 2015)
- Publication of "Statistics of NISA Accounts"
June 9
June 8
June 5
- Overview of major banks’ financial results as of March 31, 2015 Japanese version
- Overview of regional banks’ financial results as of March 31, 2015 Japanese version
- Overview of financial results of major insurance companies as of March 31, 2015 Japanese version
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors engaging in a specially permitted business who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments businesses without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
June 4
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Requests to banks’ associations to take precautionary measures for the prevention of unauthorized or fraudulent activities in response to the leak of personal data at the Japan Pension Service
June 3
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.148
- Tax Reform in FY 2015 Key FSA-related Items in the Outline for the FY 2015 Tax Reform
- Publication of a draft amendment to the "Order for Enforcement of the Money Lending Business Act"
- Publication of a draft amendment to the “Cabinet Office Ordinance on Prepaid Payment Instruments”
June 2
June 1
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- The 49th Meeting of the Financial Service ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Liaison Group to be held on June 15, 2015
May 2015
May 29
- Publication of a draft regulatory notice designating yen interest rate swap transactions that are subject to the use of electronic trading platforms pursuant to Article 125-7(1) of the “Cabinet Office Ordinance on Financial Instruments Business”
- Figures regarding suspended repayments following the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of February 28, 2015)
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments businesses without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Financial measures to deal with disasters caused by the eruption of Mt. Shindake (Kuchinoerabu-jima) (Kagoshima Local Finance Office of the Kyushu Local Finance Bureau)
- Publication of the 143rd issue of the FSA’s monthly journal, Access FSA
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Update on measures taken in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of May29, 2015)
- Updated statistics of money lending business
- Warning against prepaid payment instruments scams
May 28
- Publication of the regulatory notice designating securities which are excluded from tradable securities defined under Article 67-18 (4) of the "Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA)"
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
May 27
- Publication of the updated Order and Guidelines for Supervision implementing the 2014 revisions of the "Insurance Business Act"
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the second meeting of the Working Group on the Financial Group of the Financial System Council
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.147
May 26
- Administrative action against kabu.com Securities Co., Ltd.
- The third meeting of the Working Group on Financial Group of the Financial System Council (June 16th, 2015) Japanese version
May 22
- Publication of draft amendments to the "Supervisory Guidelines for Small Amount and Short Term Insurance Providers" for the implementation of the 2014 revisions of the "Insurance Business Act"
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors engaging in a specially permitted business who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- The first hearing of an administrative penalty case against a person for market manipulation regarding the shares of Takada Corporation will be held on May 29, 2015
- Updated list of entities that are operating financial instruments businesses without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Corrections to Data in “The Status of Non-performing Loans” Japanese version
May 20
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the first meeting of the Working Group on the Financial Group of the Financial System Council
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (May 19, 2015) Japanese version
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.146
- The second meeting of the Working Group on Financial Group of the Financial System Council (May 26th, 2015) Japanese version
May 19
- Outline of the "Report on the measures for the resolution of failed financial institutions" delivered by the Minister of State for Financial Services, Taro Aso, in the Committee on Financial Affairs of the House of Councilors
- Administrative penalty charge against an individual for market manipulation regarding the stocks of Trust Co., Ltd.
May 18
May 15
- Publication of draft amendments to the regulatory notices on the leverage ratio requirement for internationally active banks
- Japan-South Korea Shuttle Meeting on Financial Issues Japanese version
- Publication of statistics regarding unlawful reimbursement of deposits
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors engaging in a specially permitted business who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Updated list of entities that are operating financial instruments businesses without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Updated list of entities who are soliciting securities without filing registration statements
May 14
- The first meeting of the Working Group on Financial Group of the Financial System Council (May 19th, 2015) Japanese version
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
May 13
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.145
- Warnings about entities that are operating money lending businesses without proper registration
May 12
May 11
May 8
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Disciplinary action against a certified public accountant (1)
- Disciplinary action against a certified public accountant (2)
- Publication of “Algorithmic Trading Briefing Note” by SSG (Senior Supervisors Group)
May 7
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- The first hearing of an administrative penalty case against a person regarding the insider trading of shares of NISSHIN FUDOSAN Co., Ltd. will be held on May 14, 2015
May 1
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Publication of a draft regulatory standard pursuant to the provisions of Article 62 of the “Order on book-entry transfer of corporate bonds and shares” corresponding to the introduction of the "Social Security and Tax Number System"
- Publication of a draft revision to the regulatory notice designating transactions and lending/borrowing to be excluded from the transactions subject to the regulations on "Financial Instruments Obligation Assumption Business"
April 2015
April 30
- Publication of the 142nd issue of the FSA’s monthly journal, Access FSA
- Update on measures taken in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of April30, 2015)
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.144
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (April 28, 2015) Japanese version
- Publication of "IFRS Adoption Report"
- Information sharing of cases regarding unauthorized use of bank accounts
- Updated statistics of money lending business
- Publication of the updated guidelines regarding regulation for risk retention in securitization transactions
- Figures regarding suspended repayments following the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of January 31, 2015)
- Activities of the FSA's Counseling Office for Financial Services Users in 2015-1Q
- Publication of the (amended) EDINET Taxonomy - 2015 (the amendment reflecting the revised Cabinet Office Ordinance pertaining to the revision of the "Companies Act")
- Updated technical documents of the XBRL reference for the Next Generation EDINET Taxonomy – 2015
April 28
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Second Issue of the AFPAC Newsletter
- Publication of the updated Cabinet Office Ordinance on the revision of the FSA-related Cabinet Office Ordinance associated with the enforcement of the "Act for partial revision of the Companies Act"
- Female proportion within the newly appointed FSA officials as of fiscal year 2015
April 24
- Outline of the "Report on the measures for the resolution of failed financial institutions" delivered by the Minister of State for Financial Services, Taro Aso, in the Committee on Financial Affairs of the House of Representatives
- Administrative penalty charge against persons for committing insider trading regarding the stocks of Tomen Electronics Corp.
- Administrative penalty charge against SJI Inc., for making false statements in securities reports
- Administrative penalty charge against a corporation for committing insider trading regarding stocks of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings
- Administrative penalty charge against persons for committing insider trading regarding stocks of Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
- Publication of "Statistics of NISA Accounts"
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors engaging in a specially permitted business who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Shikoku Local Finance Bureau)
April 23
April 22
- Updated list of entities that are operating financial instruments businesses without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (April 21, 2015) Japanese version
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.143
April 21
- Publication of the updated “Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Major Banks” and “Inspection Manuals” regarding the security measures for IT risk management and internet banking services
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
April 20
April 17
- The twelfth meeting of the Study Group on Payments and Transaction Banking of the Financial System Council Japanese version
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
April 15
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.142
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the second meeting of the Accounting Committee of the Business Accounting Council
- Approval of a new business of Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. (Kanpo)
- Publication of the IFRS Adoption Report
April 10
April 8
- Updated list of entities that are operating financial instruments businesses without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Warnings about entities that are operating money lending businesses without proper registration
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.141
- Policy Statement by Taro Aso, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, at the Committee on Financial Affairs of the House of Councillors
- Policy Statement by Taro Aso, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, at the Committee on Financial Affairs of the House of Representatives
April 7
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- FSA and NAIC held the third meeting of the “NAIC-FSA 3rd Insurance Regulatory Dialogue” Japanese version
April 6
April 3
April 2
April 1
- Publication of updated "Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Major Banks" and "Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Regional Financial Institutions"
- Cabinet Office Ordinance to amend the "Ordinance on Accountings of Investment Corporations"
- Publication of updated "Comprehensive Guidelines" and "Guidelines for Administrative Processes"
- Publication of the updated FSA Civil Protection Plan
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.140
March 2015
March 31
- Publication of a FAQ regarding leverage ratio regulations
- Publication of the updated FSA regulatory standard pursuant to the provisions of the "Ordinance for Enforcement of the Insurance Business Act"
- The updated Business Revitalization Plan of Shinsei Bank Ltd.
- Figures regarding suspended repayments following the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of December 31, 2014)
- Publication of the Cabinet Office Ordinance to amend the "Ordinance for Enforcement of the Insurance Business Act" and the "Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Securitization of Assets"
- Focused review on securities filings for FY2015
- Matters that need to be addressed in securities filings (FY 2015)
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Update on measures taken in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of March31, 2015)
- Updated statistics of money lending business
March 30
- Publication of the updated FSA regulatory notice designating “The Designated IFRSs"
- Publication of the Cabinet Office Ordinance to amend the "Ordinance for Enforcement of the Banking Act"
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (March 27, 2015) Japanese version
- Publication of the 141th issue of the FSA’s monthly journal, Access FSA
March 27
- The updated Business Revitalization Plan of Aozora Bank Ltd.
- Summary of results of the survey on business sentiment of small and medium-size enterprises
March 26
- Publication of the updated "Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Major Banks" and "Inspection Manuals" regarding the regulations on liquidity coverage ratio
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Publication of a draft regulatory notice designating securities which are excluded from tradable securities defined under Article 67-18 (4) of the "Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA)."
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
March 25
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.139
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (March 24, 2015) Japanese version
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the eleventh meeting of the Study Group on Payments and Transaction Banking of the Financial System Council
March 24
March 23
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Updated technical documents of the XBRL reference for the Next Generation EDINET Taxonomy for 2015
March 20
March 19
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Administrative penalty charge against an employee of Kaji Technology Corporation for committing insider trading
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
March 18
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.138
- Warning against fraudulent offers to refund financial damage caused by bank transfer scams
March 13
March 12
- Updated list of authorized organizations supporting business innovation
- Publication of the regulatory notices on the leverage ratio for internationally active banks
March 11
March 10
- Publication of "Statistics of NISA Accounts (preliminary figures)"
- Publication of the EDINET Taxonomy - 2015
March 9
- Warnings about entities that are operating money lending business without proper registration
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (March 6, 2015) Japanese version
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
March 6
- The first hearing of an administrative penalty case against a person for using fraudulent means regarding shares of Wedge Holdings Co., Ltd will be held on March 16, 2015.
- Japan’s Corporate Governance Code [Final Proposal] Seeking Sustainable Corporate Growth and Increased Corporate Value over the Mid- to Long-Term (March 5, 2015)
March 5
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the ninth meeting of the Council of Experts Concerning the Corporate Governance Code
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau).
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
March 4
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.136
March 3
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the Joint meeting of the 34th Financial System Council plenary and the 22nd Sectional Committee on Financial System
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors engaging in a specially permitted business who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- The eleventh meeting of the Study Group on Payments and Transaction Banking of the Financial System Council
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (February 27, 2015) Japanese version
March 2
- Requests to facilitate financing for small and medium-sized enterprises in the end-of-fiscal year season
- Warning against fraudulent emails from senders disguising as officials of the FSA
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
February 2015
February 27
- Results of public comments on draft cabinet office ordinances and regulatory notices on disclosure of the liquidity coverage ratio
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Publication of the revised Business Revitalization Plan of Resona Holdings, Inc
- Figures regarding suspended repayments following the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of November 30, 2014)
- Update on measures taken in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of February 27, 2015)
- Updated statistics of money lending business
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
February 26
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- The ninth meeting of the Council of Experts Concerning the Corporate Governance Code
- Publication of the 140th issue of the FSA’s monthly journal, Access FSA
February 25
- Joint session of the 34th general meeting of Financial System Council and the 22nd meeting of Sectional Committee on Financial System
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.135
February 24
- Publication of draft amendments to the “Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Major Banks” and “Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Regional Financial Institutions”
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors engaging in a specially permitted business who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Memorandum of Cooperation with European Securities and Markets Authority
February 23
February 20
- Appointment of the Business Accounting Council's committee members
- Announcement of FY2014 Awards for Advancing Financial Literacy
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
February 18
- Publication of Order and Guidelines for Supervision implementing the 2014 revisions of the "Insurance Business Act"
- Publication of amendments to the FSA regulatory standard pursuant to the provisions of the “Ordinance for Enforcement of the Insurance Business Act”
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.134
February 17
February 16
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Hokuriku Local Finance Bureau)
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
February 13
- Publication of amendments to the Order and Cabinet Office Ordinance implementing the 2014 revisions of the “Financial Instruments and Exchange Act”
- Publication of amendments to the “Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Major Banks” and “Inspection Manuals”
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Extension of the period of administrative actions on Alpari Japan K.K.
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
February 12
February 10
- 2014 half business year implementation report regarding the Norinchukin Bank and agricultural and fishery cooperatives' credit businesses strengthening scheme
- Publication of the progress report of Business Strengthening Plans (as of September 2014)
- Results of the focused review on securities filings of the FY2013
- Results of securities filings review for FY2014 regarding the compliance with the regulations update
February 9
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the tenth meeting of the Study Group on Payments and Transaction Banking of the Financial System Council
- Warnings of entities that are operating money lending business without proper registration
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
February 6
- Publication of amendments to the “Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Major Banks” and “Inspection Manuals” regarding the regulations on liquidity coverage ratio
- Overview of modification of lending conditions by financial institutions
- FSA publishes the status of loans held by all banks as of end- September 2014, based on the Financial Reconstruction Act
February 4
- 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"
- Publication of statistics regarding unlawful reimbursement of deposits
- Symposiums on region-based relationship banking for FY2014 to be held from February through March 2015
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.132
February 3
February 2
January 2015
January 30
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors engaging in a specially permitted business who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Tokai Local Finance Bureau)
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Figures regarding suspended repayments following the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of October 31, 2014)
- Activities of the FSA’s Counseling Office for Financial Services Users in 2014-4Q
- Government of Japan established "Cyber Security Awareness Month"
- Update on measures taken in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake (as of January 30, 2015)
- Information sharing of cases regarding unauthorized use of bank accounts
- Updated statistics of money lending business
- Publication of the 139th issue of the FSA’s monthly journal, Access FSA
January 28
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the 134th meeting of the Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance Council
- Publication of draft amendments to the "Ordinance for the Enforcement of the Banking Act"
- Publication of the reports of the Working Group on Investment Management of the Financial System Council
- Publication of a list of specified limited partnerships for investment
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.131
January 27
- Disciplinary action against a Certified Public Accountant
- Exchange of Letters on co-operation in the area of financial institutions supervision with the Indonesia Financial Services Authority
January 26
January 23
- Results of public comments on a cabinet order on the revision of the FSA-related cabinet order associated with the enforcement of the "Act for partial revision of the Companies Act"
- Updated list of qualified institutional investors engaging in a specially permitted business who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Revision of the Action Plan on Fostering CPAs and People who Passed the CPA Exam and Expanding their Fields of Activity
January 22
January 21
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (January 20, 2015) Japanese version
January 20
- Publication of an additional case in the Supplement to the Financial Inspection Manual: Treatment of Classifications Regarding Credit to Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises
- Administrative Actions on Alpari Japan K.K.
January 19
- Publication of the agenda and handouts of the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Investment Management of the Financial System Council
- Publication of “Financial Measures in Response to the Report of the Subspecies of Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu” (Fukuoka Local Finance Bureau)
- "Symposium to improve financial literacy (knowledge and judgment skills)" to be held in Takamatsu City
January 16
- Publication of amendments to the "Cabinet Office Ordinance on Financial Instruments Business"
- Administrative action against Prevent Holdings Co., Ltd. and Prevent Small Amount and Short Term Insurance Co., Ltd. (Tohoku Local Finance Bureau)
- Publication of the revised edition of Inspection Manual for Deposit-Taking Institutions
- Updated list of entities who are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Tohoku Local Finance Bureau)
- Warning issued against KSG RESOURCE Co., Ltd. (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Administrative penalty charge against an individual for committing insider trading regarding the stocks of WirelessGate Inc.
- Administrative penalty charge against an individual for committing insider trading regarding the stocks of Hitachi Medical Corporation
- Updated list of entities that are operating financial instruments business without proper registration (Kanto Local Finance Bureau)
- Publication of “Financial Measures in Response to the Report of the Subspecies of Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu” (Chugoku Local Finance Bureau)
- Updated list of issuers of gift certificates in repayment procedures based on the "Payment Services Act"
- Updated list of entities who are soliciting securities without filing registration statements
January 14
- Major items related to the financial industries in the FY2015 tax reform
- Publication of the budget, organization and staff for FY2015
- FSA publishes Weekly Review No.129
January 13
- Updated list of warnings of entities that are operating money lending business without proper registration
- The sixth meeting of the Working Group on Investment Management of the Financial System Council
January 8
- "Symposium to improve financial literacy (knowledge and judgment skills)" to be held in Kumamoto
- The tenth meeting of the Study Group on Payments and Transaction Banking of the Financial System Council
- The ninth meeting of the Study Group on Payments and Transaction Banking of the Financial System Council
January 7
January 6
January 5
- Press Conference by the Minister of State for Financial Services (December 26, 2014) Japanese version
- Publication of “Financial Measures in Response to the Report of the Subspecies of Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu” (Chugoku Local Finance Bureau)
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