Wealth & Private Banking in Japan

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This is a press conference excerpt where the Minister of Finance discusses preliminary thinking on potential tax reforms affecting Japanese Government Bonds and NISA eligibility for individual investors. The content reflects policy exploration rather than binding obligations or final rules.

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Press conference announcing Financial Services Strategy to Promote Growth Investment targeting 40% household allocation to securities by 2040. Addresses NISA improvements, financial literacy education, regional bank consolidation trends, and corporate governance reforms.

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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 revises guidelines for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms operating in Japan.

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This regulatory update announces the third meeting of an expert panel on revising the corporate governance code in Japan. It is relevant for banks and wealth managers as it relates to governance and licensing requirements.

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This news article discusses the hosting of overseas banking regulatory officials by the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) at the Global Financial Partnership Center (GLOPAC).

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This regulatory update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) announces a bill to extend and enhance the capital participation system and fund-grant system for regional financial institutions.

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This regulatory update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) provides information on the status of non-performing loans held by banks in Japan as of September 2025.

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This regulatory update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) announces the publication of an analytical note on human resource support by regional banks and talent shortages at firms.

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This regulatory update announces the second meeting of an expert panel on revising the corporate governance code in Japan. It is an informational update relevant to banks and wealth managers in the capital markets and private banking sectors, focusing on governance and licensing requirements.

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This regulatory update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) relates to the revision of the Corporate Governance Code, which is relevant for banks, wealth managers, and other financial firms operating in Japan.

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This is a speech by the Japanese Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, discussing Japan's participation in the World Economic Forum. It covers topics related to consumer protection, technology/cyber, and regulatory authorization/licensing, which are relevant for banks, wealth managers, and...

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This regulatory update covers changes to reporting requirements for authorized insurers, public consultation on accounting standards, and approval of special business enhancement plans for credit cooperatives.