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Others,Financial Services Agency of Japan and Climate Data Steering Committee Launch Jurisdictional Data Partnership for the Climate Data Utility

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Why this matters

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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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.709 November 4, 2026

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Why this matters

The document is a weekly roundup of FSA website items rather than a single rule, consultation, or enforcement action, so 'news' is the closest content type. It spans securities, insurance, sustainability, lending, and other areas with no single dominant subject, so 'General' is used for sector and topic.

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International, FSA organizes Japan Global Capital Markets Conference in Tokyo

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Why this matters

The document is a summary of an FSA-hosted event (Japan Global Capital Markets Conference), so it is classified as news under the 'anything else' category for events. Sectors reflect the panel coverage of public markets, private markets, and asset management.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.708 October 27, 2026

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Why this matters

The document is a weekly index of FSA website postings rather than a single rule, consultation, or enforcement action, so it is classified as news. It covers many unrelated subjects (multiple-debt measures, insurance system, sustainability assurance, digital finance, corporate disclosure, audit standards, and...

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.706 October 13, 2026

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Why this matters

The document is a roundup of FSA press releases from one week rather than a single rule, enforcement action, or guidance document, so it is classified as news. Sector and topic tags reflect the specific items it mentions: the Prudential administrative action (insurance), unregistered cryptoasset exchange names...

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.705 October 6, 2026

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Why this matters

This is the FSA's standard weekly review publication summarizing events and website updates from the prior week. Content includes: press conference schedules, public comment periods (Cabinet Order on critical infrastructure, accounting standards), council meeting agendas, bank disaster relief requests, personnel...

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🇯🇵 JFSA News Urgency: high Significant

Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.704 September 29, 2026

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Why this matters

This FSA Weekly Review consolidates several significant regulatory developments from mid-September 2026: (1) revised inter-ministerial cyberattack reporting agreement with new common forms adopted into FSA guidelines affecting all supervised entities; (2) Cabinet Office Orders on ETF in-kind constituent rules,...

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.703 September 14, 2026

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Why this matters

This is the FSA's standard weekly review publication summarizing website updates, press conferences, and council activities for the week of September 7–11, 2026. Content includes: draft amendments to insurance supervision guidelines (public comment phase), EDINET taxonomy updates, disaster relief financial measures, a...

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.702 September 8, 2026

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Why this matters

This is the FSA Weekly Review No. 702, a compilation of administrative updates and announcements from August 31 – September 4, 2026. Key items include: (1) a Cabinet Office Order amendment regarding money lending operations and nationality registration (Authorisation & Licensing); (2) publication of public...

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.701 August 31, 2026

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Why this matters

This is the FSA's standard weekly review publication summarizing recent website updates, public consultations closed (Insurance Business Act amendments, Basel capital requirements), council meetings, and administrative notices.

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Councils,The sixth meeting of the Working Group on Corporate Disclosure of the Financial System Council

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Why this matters

The document is a meeting announcement for the Working Group on Corporate Disclosure of the Financial System Council scheduled for September 4, 2026. It contains only logistical details (date, time, location, contact information) and provides no information about agenda items, discussion topics, or regulatory...

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.700 August 24, 2026

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Why this matters

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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Councils,Joint session of the 57th general meeting of Financial System Council and the 45th meeting of Sectional Committee on Financial System

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Why this matters

The content is purely informational—it announces the date, time, location, and YouTube streaming details for a joint session of the Financial System Council and Sectional Committee on Financial System scheduled for August 31, 2026.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.699 August 10, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA weekly review covering multiple regulatory updates including cybersecurity incident reporting procedures, professional investor classification amendments, organizational restructuring, sustainable finance initiatives, and consumer protection measures against fraud and cryptoasset scams.

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Publication,Initiative Summary of Upgrading the FSA

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Why this matters

This is an organizational announcement from the JFSA regarding internal strategic upgrades and a new policy framework. It outlines the FSA's 20-year vision with three core policy objectives: financial system stability, user protection, and market fairness.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.698 August 4, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates including capital adequacy amendments for financial instruments operators, structured deposit guidelines, bank agency services clarification via APIs, venture capital recommendations revision, and IT resilience analysis.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.697 July 27, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA weekly digest covering multiple regulatory updates including cybersecurity in crypto-asset businesses, corporate governance code finalization, personal information protection guidelines, regional financial institution initiatives, and FinTech PoC Hub results on AML countermeasures.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.696 July 22, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates including AML/CFT/CPF guidelines for accountants, cyber risk countermeasures for insurers, investment corporation reporting amendments, and ESG data provider code of conduct.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.695 July 14, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA Weekly Review is a regulatory digest summarizing multiple policy updates and public consultations. Key items include amendments to Money Lending Business Act regulations, international accounting standards updates (IFRS/IAS), Financial Instruments and Exchange Act amendments for digitalization, Banking Act...

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.694 July 8, 2026

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Why this matters

Weekly regulatory digest from Japan FSA covering multiple areas: NISA guidelines amendments, insurance reinsurance supervision updates, securities compliance orders, AML/financial crime initiatives, and general supervisory updates.

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International,Exchange of Letters (EoL) on the Cooperation Framework with the International Financial Services Centres Authority, India

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Why this matters

This is an informational announcement of a bilateral cooperation framework between Japanese and Indian financial regulators. It establishes mutual cooperation on financial product development and regulation but contains no specific regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, or time-sensitive directives.

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Others,Updated Japan Fintech Week 2026 official website

To showcase the appeal of Japan’s fintech industry to the global community and create new business opportunities for further development, Japan Fintech Week 2026 will be held from February 24th to March 6th. By collaborating with related events organized by various industry groups, this initiative aims to provide a…

Why this matters

This is an informational announcement about Japan Fintech Week 2026, a collaborative industry event organized by the JFSA. It covers multiple fintech sectors and includes discussions on AI and blockchain technology.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.693 June 29, 2026

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Why this matters

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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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.692 June 22, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA weekly review covering multiple regulatory updates including trust business approval for North Pacific Bank, administrative action against Moomoo Securities Japan, insurance company financial results, unregistered financial instruments operators, and policy evaluations.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.691 June 16, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates including amendments to banking supervision guidelines, capital adequacy requirements aligned with Basel Accords, administrative measures against securities firms, and financial results reporting.

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International,Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation between the Financial Services Agency of Japan and the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine

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Why this matters

This is an informational announcement of a bilateral memorandum of cooperation between Japanese FSA and Ukrainian NSSMC focused on securities market regulation, investor protection, and market integrity.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.690 June 9, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA weekly review covering multiple regulatory updates including new electronic payment instruments/cryptoassets intermediary business registration system launched June 1, 2026, administrative action against KROSY Inc., and asset management business initiatives.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.689 June 2, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates including AML/CFT/CPF guidelines for CPAs, insurance supervision amendments, capital adequacy Q&A additions, and a public-private anti-fraud framework.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.688 May 26, 2026

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Why this matters

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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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.687 May 19, 2026

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Why this matters

FSA weekly review covering multiple regulatory updates including NISA guidelines amendments, personal information protection guidelines consultation, cybersecurity working group activities, and auto insurance premium adjustments.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.683 April 14, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, including prudential requirements, reporting and disclosure, and technology/cyber issues. The medium urgency reflects the general informational nature of the update.

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Others,Twenty-fourth Meeting of the "Council for Cooperation on Financial Stability"

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Why this matters

This is a regulatory update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency and Bank of Japan regarding the 24th meeting of the Council for Cooperation on Financial Stability.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.682 April 7, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to banking, investment management, and insurance firms, including AML/CFT, operational resilience, and cybersecurity.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.681 March 31, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, including prudential requirements, reporting and disclosure, and authorization and licensing. The medium urgency reflects the ongoing nature of these regulatory developments.

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Councils,The third meeting of the Expert Panel on the Revision of the Corporate Governance Code (2025-2026)

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Why this matters

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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International,Hosting Overseas Regulatory Officials at the Global Financial Partnership Center (28th Program: 12 Banking Regulatory Authorities)

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Why this matters

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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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.680 March 23, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers several key areas for financial firms, including changes to insurance supervision guidelines, disclosure requirements, and financial education initiatives. The updates have medium urgency as they require firms to review and potentially update their compliance practices.

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International,The fourth meeting of the Japan-UK Financial Regulatory Forum

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Why this matters

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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🇯🇵 JFSA News Urgency: medium

International,The Japan-Bermuda bilateral meeting on insurance

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Why this matters

This regulatory update discusses a bilateral meeting between Japanese and Bermudian insurance regulators, focusing on cross-border insurance activities and supervisory cooperation. This is relevant for insurance firms operating in both jurisdictions.

Insurance
🇯🇵 JFSA News Urgency: medium

Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.679 March 17, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to the banking, investment management, and payments sectors, including AML/financial crime, consumer protection, and technology/cyber issues. It indicates medium urgency as it covers ongoing regulatory developments and policy initiatives.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.678 March 10, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, including prudential requirements, reporting and disclosure, and technology/cyber issues. The update has medium urgency as it provides information on new regulations and guidance.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.677 March 3, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, including prudential requirements, operational resilience, and reporting obligations. The medium urgency reflects the ongoing nature of these regulatory developments.

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Others,Updated : Japan Weeks 2026

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Why this matters

This is an informational update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency about the upcoming 'Japan Weeks 2026' event series, which aims to promote Japan as an international financial center and asset management hub.

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International, FSA, SEC Hold Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue

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Why this matters

This regulatory dialogue between the Japanese FSA and US SEC covers a range of financial sectors and topics, including developments in crypto and digital assets, which are of medium importance given the increasing focus on this area.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.676 February 24, 2026

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Why this matters

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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Councils,The second meeting of the Expert Panel on the Revision of the Corporate Governance Code (2025-2026)

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Why this matters

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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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.675 February 16, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers several key areas for banks and crypto exchanges, including prudential requirements, cybersecurity initiatives, and approvals/licenses. The updates indicate ongoing regulatory focus on these sectors and topics.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.674 February 9, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers several topics relevant to banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, including prudential requirements, reporting and disclosure, and authorization and licensing. The medium urgency reflects the need for firms in these sectors to monitor these developments.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.673 February 3, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, including prudential requirements, reporting and disclosure, and licensing. The medium urgency reflects the general informational nature of the update.

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Councils,The Expert Panel on the Revision of the Corporate Governance Code (1st meeting) Minutes

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Why this matters

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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🇯🇵 JFSA News Urgency: medium

Councils,Joint session of the 56th general meeting of Financial System Council and the 44th meeting of Sectional Committee on Financial System

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Why this matters

This regulatory update announces a joint meeting of the Financial System Council and Sectional Committee on Financial System. This indicates discussions and potential policy changes related to banking, investment management, and capital markets regulation, including prudential requirements, reporting, and licensing.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.672 January 26, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers several key areas for financial institutions, including anti-money laundering guidelines, financial reporting, and prudential requirements. It is of medium urgency as it provides information on upcoming changes and public consultations.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.671 January 20, 2026

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Why this matters

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.

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Publication,FSA Weekly Review No.670 January 14, 2026

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers a range of topics relevant to the banking, payments, and crypto sectors, including public consultations on prepaid payment instruments, information sharing on illegal account use, and updates to disaster management plans. The medium urgency reflects the informational nature of the update.

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