ESG / Sustainability in Japan

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The document announces an FSA partnership with the CDSC to integrate climate-related data from EDINET into the Climate Data Utility. It is organisational news rather than a rule, notice, or guidance. It has no specific sector focus and does not place obligations on any firm type.

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The page announces the AGXC Third High-Level Meeting in Manila and the launch of the AGXC Annual Report 2026 and an ADB-developed transition plan handbook. The handbook offers practical guidance on transition plans and transition finance, which supports the ESG / Sustainability topic.

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This is the FSA Weekly Review No. 700, a digest of regulatory developments from August 10-21, 2026. The content includes: (1) amendments to Comprehensive Guidelines for Major Banks reflecting organizational restructuring and administrative housekeeping (removal of obsolete basic residential register card provisions);...

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This is an informational announcement from the JFSA regarding the Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers. It reports that 30 providers have endorsed the voluntary code as of June 30, 2026.

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FSA published a report on financial institutions' practices in managing storm and flood risks and supporting clients. This is informational content documenting recent developments in climate-related risk management among banks and insurers, including risk assessment methodologies, business continuity planning, and...

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FSA publication of analytical notes on VC investment relationships with bank lending for startups and climate-related risks in regional bank housing loans. This is informational research output addressing startup financing structures and ESG/climate risk analysis in lending portfolios.

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FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates across banking, securities, and insurance sectors. Includes administrative measures, sustainability disclosure standards, internal audit guidelines, and various compliance-related publications.

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IFIAR published factsheet on 2025 Sustainability Assurance Survey covering sustainability reporting requirements and assurance practices across member jurisdictions. This is informational content about international audit regulatory developments relevant to sustainability reporting and disclosure frameworks.

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This is a compilation of speeches by JFSA officials spanning multiple years (2015-2026) covering various regulatory topics including corporate governance, financial innovation, sustainable finance, and market regulation.

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FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates including amendments to Payment Services Act, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, Banking Act, and sustainability disclosure standards. Covers corporate governance, electronic payment instruments, cryptoassets, and early corporate rehabilitation procedures.

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This is a compilation of JFSA speeches and remarks from various officials spanning 2015-2026. Content is informational/archival in nature covering regulatory priorities, international coordination, and policy initiatives across multiple financial sectors.

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This regulatory update from the JFSA focuses on policies and guidance around human capital disclosures, which are important for investment management firms, wealth managers, and banks to understand in order to align their reporting and disclosures with investor expectations around ESG and long-term value creation.

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This regulatory update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) relates to the publication of a report and roadmap on sustainability-related financial disclosures and assurance.

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This regulatory update discusses a meeting between Japanese and UK financial regulators to discuss a range of topics relevant to the banking, investment management, and capital markets sectors, including digital finance, sustainable finance, AI, and cybersecurity. The update is informational in nature.

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This regulatory update covers several key areas for financial firms, including changes to disclosure requirements related to sustainability and human capital, as well as updates to prudential regulations.

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This regulatory update from the JFSA provides information on the list of institutional investors that have accepted the Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors (Japan's Stewardship Code) as of December 31, 2025.