Japan FSA’s Access FSA July issue spotlights asset management policy push

The July issue explains the regulator’s organization and operations through staff interviews and updates progress on its emerging asset manager program under Japan’s asset management nation plan.

Summary

Japan’s Financial Services Agency, or FSA, said the July issue of its “Access FSA” publication explains the agency’s organization and day-to-day work in an accessible format through interviews with senior officials and staff. The issue also continues coverage of the government’s “asset management nation” initiative, including an update on progress in a program to promote emerging asset managers, described as the Japan version of the EMP.

Terms & Concepts
  • FSA: Japan’s financial services regulator.
  • asset management: Managing investments on behalf of clients.
  • EMP: A program framework referenced by the FSA in describing Japan’s initiative to promote emerging asset managers.