Japan FSA posts updated asset management reform plans from major financial groups

The regulator added new initiatives to its disclosure on efforts to improve investment management capabilities and strengthen governance as part of Japan’s push to become an asset management nation.

Summary

Japan’s FSA (financial regulator) said it has added new initiatives to its published overview of plans by major financial institution groups and others aimed at improving investment management capabilities and strengthening governance. The update forms part of the country’s broader “asset management nation” policy drive, and the agency directed readers to an Excel file on its website listing each company’s progress and initiatives.

Terms & Concepts
  • FSA: Japan’s financial regulator
  • governance: Oversight and control of corporate management
  • asset management nation: Japan policy push to expand investment industry