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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (October 27, 2026)

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The document is a transcript of a press conference by the Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, so it is classified as a speech. It covers unauthorised FX transactions linked to a server hosting provider's breach, with FX brokers taking customer-protection steps at the FSA's request, so the...

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (October 20, 2026)

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The document is a transcript of remarks by the Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, so it is classified as a speech. It addresses cyber-driven personal data leaks, including a securities firm, a non-life insurer and a life insurer whose data was leaked via contractors, and FSA alerts...

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (October 9, 2026)

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The document is a press conference transcript of remarks by the Minister of Finance, so it is classified as a speech. The cyber and identity-verification content, including the call for IC-chip reading and the FSA notice to institutions, supports Technology & Cyber.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (October 6, 2026)

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The document is a press conference transcript excerpt in which a named official (the Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services) responds to a question about a reported unauthorized access incident at Daiwa Securities that may have exposed about 220,000 customers' information through an...

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (October 2, 2026)

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The document is a press conference transcript excerpt in which the Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services answers questions, so it is classified as a speech. The subject is regional bank business integration and management reform, which falls under Banking & Credit.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (September 29, 2026)

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The document is a press conference transcript of remarks by the Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, so it is classified as a speech.

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International,Contribution to The Eurofi Magazine: "Structural shifts in life insurance sector: IAIS insights" (September 2026)

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The document is an article contributed by the FSA Vice Minister, who chairs the IAIS Executive Committee, so it is a speech-type op-ed rather than a rule or consultation.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (September 15, 2026)

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This is a press conference excerpt announcing the publication of FSA Strategic Priorities and reference to the Financial Services Strategy to Promote Growth Investment. The content is purely informational—the minister announces that detailed explanations will follow at a later briefing.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (September 18, 2026)

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This is a press conference transcript documenting Minister Katayama's reappointment and remarks on financial policy direction. The content reiterates commitment to the Financial Services Strategy (growth investment, regional bank support, asset management center promotion) and reflects on changing risk appetite in the...

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (September 8, 2026)

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This is a press conference excerpt where Minister Katayama addresses concerns about rising ultra-long-term (40-50 year) housing loans with floating rates. The FSA is actively monitoring financial institutions' customer explanations, screening arrangements, and risk disclosures.

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Press Conferences,Summary of the Joint Press Conference by Minister Katayama, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, and Governor Ueda of the Bank of Japan (September 1, 2026)

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This is a press conference excerpt from Japanese financial regulators reporting on G20 discussions. The content addresses financial literacy initiatives, fraud prevention, and FATF Standards implementation, but contains no new rules, consultation launches, or enforcement actions.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (August 31, 2026)

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This is a press conference excerpt containing opening remarks by Japan's Minister of Finance on international meetings. The content discusses policy positions on regulatory reform, AI financial risks, and cybersecurity safeguards, but does not announce new rules, consultations, or enforcement actions.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (August 28, 2026)

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Why this matters

This is a ministerial press conference covering two main items: (1) disaster relief funding allocation for the Kumamoto Earthquake, and (2) Q&A regarding U.S. sanctions on ICC President AKANE and Japanese financial institutions' compliance obligations.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (August 25, 2026)

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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 Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (August 4, 2026)

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This is a press conference excerpt in which the Minister of Finance discusses emergency response measures (24.2 billion yen in reserve funds) and coordination with financial institutions to support affected residents and businesses.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (July 31, 2026)

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The press conference announces Cabinet-approved personnel appointments and organizational restructuring of the FSA effective August 7, 2026, including establishment of new bureaus (Banking and Securities Business Supervision Bureau, Asset Management and Insurance Business Supervision Bureau) and a new Director-General...

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (July 30, 2026)

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Why this matters

This is a press conference statement from Japan's Minister of Finance regarding disaster response measures following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. The content focuses on coordinated financial institution responses to ensure liquidity and prevent cash-flow problems in affected areas.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (July 24, 2026)

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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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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (July 21, 2026)

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Press conference announcing Corporate Governance Code revision by Japanese FSA Minister. Focus on promoting growth investments and corporate value creation through improved governance practices. Targets both companies and institutional investors.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (July 10, 2026)

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Press conference addressing Zentoshin payment processor bankruptcy (115.1 billion yen exposure to regional banks and crowdfunding investors), government financial stability measures, and policy initiatives for household investment in Japanese financial assets.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (July 3, 2026)

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Press conference by Japan's Finance Minister addressing insurance agent conduct issues, particularly regarding non-life insurance companies' treatment of multi-business agents. Discusses amended Insurance Business Act (June 2026), compliance frameworks, and FSA's survey of actual market conditions.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (June 26, 2026)

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Press conference announcing Japan's first trust-type stablecoin issuance by SBI Group. Minister discusses regulatory support and institutional framework development for stablecoins. Informational content regarding innovation in on-chain finance and payment services.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (June 24, 2026)

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This is a press conference announcement regarding AI cybersecurity tools (CodeMender) availability to Japanese megabanks. It addresses operational resilience through technology adoption and data security concerns in financial services.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (June 16, 2026)

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Press conference discussing suspension of AI technology (Mythos) and its implications for Japanese financial sector. Minister addresses testing frameworks, risk assessment, and coordination with US authorities on AI deployment in financial services.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (June 2, 2026)

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Press conference announcing Japan's participation in Project Glasswing, providing Japanese financial institutions access to frontier AI models (Claude Mythos Preview) for cybersecurity testing and threat assessment.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (June 3, 2026)

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Press conference announcing Japanese financial institutions' participation in Project Glasswing (U.S.-based Anthropic initiative) for cybersecurity capabilities. Primarily informational announcement regarding cyber defense expertise development and international financial cooperation.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (May 29, 2026)

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Press conference announcing Japanese government's coordination with OpenAI to provide frontier AI model (GPT-5.5-Cyber) access to Japanese financial institutions for cybersecurity enhancement. Informational content regarding AI access agreements and government policy on frontier AI management.

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Others,Updated:Speeches (Minister of State for Financial Services)

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Why this matters

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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Press Conferences,Summary of the Joint Press Conference by Minister Katayama, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services, and Governor Ueda of the Bank of Japan (May 19, 2026)

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This is a press conference summary from JFSA covering G7 Finance Ministers discussions on frontier AI models (Mythos), terrorist financing prevention, and misuse of new financial technologies.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (May 22, 2026)

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Press conference announcing FSA request to financial institutions regarding frontier AI model vulnerabilities and security patch management, plus enforcement of cash flow-based lending act. Informational/policy announcement with operational guidance for supervised institutions.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (May 18, 2026)

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Press conference announcing G7 Finance Ministers' discussions on frontier AI model risks, cyber vulnerabilities, and crypto-asset counter-terrorist financing. Content is informational/policy-level guidance rather than binding regulatory requirement.

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Others,Updated:Speeches (Vice Minister for International Affairs)

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Why this matters

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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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services (May 12, 2026)

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Press conference announcing establishment of a working group on cybersecurity measures in the financial sector against AI-related threats. Discusses coordination between Japan and US on AI risks (Anthropic Mythos, GPT-6, Google) and their potential impact on financial system vulnerabilities.

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Press Conferences,Joint Press Conference of the ASEAN+3 Co-Chairs (May 3, 2026)

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Why this matters

Press conference announcing ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers meeting outcomes covering regional financial cooperation frameworks (CMIM, AMRO, ABMI, DRF), cross-border digital payments infrastructure, and stablecoins/digital currency regulatory approaches.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (April 3, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update discusses the Japanese Financial Services Agency's (JFSA) support for a project on advanced payments and interbank funds settlement using tokenized deposits and blockchain technology.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (March 31, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update discusses concerns around the use of Chinese mobile payment apps like Alipay in Japan, specifically related to tax evasion, money laundering, and lack of regulatory oversight. This impacts banks, fintechs, and payment providers operating in the Japanese market.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (March 30, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update discusses the impact of the situation in the Middle East on energy markets, the global economy, and financial markets, as well as potential vulnerabilities in financial markets.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (March 27, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update covers several key areas for financial services firms, including measures to support businesses with cash flow issues, information sharing to prevent fraud, and amendments to regulations on anti-money laundering.

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🇯🇵 JFSA Speech Urgency: medium

International,Interview Article "Supervisory cooperation in a fragmented world: The IAIS work agenda" in The Eurofi Magazine (March 2026)

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Why this matters

This article discusses the IAIS's work agenda to promote cross-border supervisory convergence and strengthen global cooperation in the insurance sector, which is relevant for insurance firms from a prudential, operational resilience, and reporting perspective.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (March 9, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update discusses the impact of the situation in the Middle East on financial markets, including exchange rates and energy supply. It also covers discussions around initiatives to provide marine insurance and reinsurance.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (March 6, 2026)

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The regulatory update discusses an investigation by the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) into the use of celebrity names without permission in crypto-asset projects, specifically the SANAE TOKEN project.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services(2) (March 3, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update discusses the issuance of a crypto-asset named 'SANAE TOKEN' and the potential regulatory response from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA).

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (March 3, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) discusses the impact of geopolitical events on financial markets and the government's response.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (February 27, 2026)

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Why this matters

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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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (February 20, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update discusses an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) into potential misconduct at Mizuho Securities, as well as a criminal accusation against a former director of Mita Securities for insider trading.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (February 13, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update discusses a demonstration experiment on advanced securities settlement using blockchain technology and stablecoins, which is a significant development in the financial services industry.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (February 10, 2026)

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Why this matters

This regulatory update discusses an investigation by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) into a scandal involving The Prudential Life Insurance Company. The update indicates that the FSA will thoroughly analyze the cause of the incident and require the company to implement measures to prevent recurrence.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (February 3, 2026)

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Why this matters

The regulatory update discusses an on-site inspection of an insurance company by the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) over suspected improper handling of funds and other misconduct.

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Press Conferences,Press Conference by KATAYAMA Satsuki, Minister of State for Financial Services (January 9, 2026)

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Why this matters

This press conference covers several topics relevant to the financial services sector, including the role of the Banks' Shareholding Acquisition Corporation, financial support strategy, and the shift from savings to investment.

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Others,Remarks by Minister KATAYAMA at the event “Japan’s Turn” of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum

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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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