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In 2007, a Study Group on the Internationalization of Japanese Financial and Capital Markets found that the presence of Japan’s financial and capital markets was diminishing in the international arena. So, in December 2007 the FSA Japan issued its plan “Strengthening the Competitiveness of Japan's Financial and Capital Markets”, noting that strengthening the competitiveness of the country's financial and capital markets has become a pressing policy issue. The financial crisis has re-inforced the need for Japan to play its full part in the G20 process as it will also be expected to implement the conclusions. The approach by the new government will be especially interesting.

International: Japan - 2010

14 July 2010	IMF Survey: IMF calls for Japan to rein in debt
05 July 2010	Japan FSA and US SEC hold meeting on regulatory reforms
09 June 2010	FSA Japan – Newsletter May 2010
25 May 2010	Amendment to the Japan Financial Instruments and Exchange Act with respect to OTC Derivatives
25 May 2010	Japan: New regulatory framework for commodity derivatives business
18 May 2010	Japans Finance Ministry announces new policy goals for 2010
11 May 2010	Yoshikuni: This time Asia is different
25 April 2010	FSA extends temporary measures regarding restrictions on short selling
21 April 2010	JSDA warns against inappropriate uniform regulations on capital requirements
05 April 2010	FSA: Outline of the bill for amendment of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
29 March 2010	Japan's FSA: disclosure items concerning corporate governance
19 February 2010	Japan FSA: proposal of corporate governance disclosure items
17 February 2010	FT: “Japan supports Tobin tax”
11 February 2010	Japanese FSA: “Development of Institutional Frameworks pertaining to financial and capital markets”
11 February 2010	Japanese FSA uses revised cabinet office ordinances to permit voluntary application of International Financial Reporting Standards

International: Japan - 2009

22 December 2009	FSA Japan issues Blueprint for Financial Services Regulation
18 December 2009	Bank of Japan Shirakawa - Reforming the framework of financial regulation
17 December 2009	Japan Round Table Committee: report on Japan's future financial system
30 September 2009	Taplin: Developments in attitudes by new Japanese government to international financial issues
02 September 2009	ASBJ project plan towards convergence to IFRS
31 August 2009	Japan's opposition wins historic election – Hatoyama to become new Prime Minister
24 June 2009	FSA Japan's Report on the 'Internationalization of Japanese Financial and Capital Markets'
18 June 2009	FSA Sato - Regulators must avoid impeding the vigor of the financial sector
15 June 2009	FSA Japan consults on draft framework for Inspection/Supervision of Foreign Audit Firms
15 June 2009	BAC agrees on application of IFRS in Japan
11 June 2009	FSA Sato – outlines changes in financial regulation
11 June 2009	FSA Japan - Newsletter May 2009
09 June 2009	Tanimoto - Japan’s contribution in response to the current crisis
19 May 2009	FSA Japan Sato - Too hasty measures make crises management more difficult
14 May 2009	BoJ Shirakawa: New architectures and rules in themselves not sufficient to prevent crisis
04 May 2009	EU-Japan summit confirmed co-operation in financial services
25 April 2009	EU-Japan High Level Meeting on Financial Issues
25 April 2009	JFSA newsletter February 09
24 April 2009	BoJ starts website on measures taken on financial crises
27 March 2009	FSA Japan extends temporary restrictions on short-selling
17 March 2009	BoJ Financial System Report - March
13 March 2009	Japan's Government considers Stock-Buying Plan
13 March 2009	ASBJ / IASB review progress in achieving convergence in accounting standards
13 February 2009	FSA Japan consults on IFRS application in Japan
07 February 2009	FSA Japan newsletter January 2009
30 January 2009	FSA Japan Sato: Putting the current financial crisis in perspective
27 January 2009	BoJ: Funding conditions tightened further
27 January 2009	BoJ Shirakawa: Crises has substantial impact on Japan’s financial markets
26 January 2009	FSA Japan - second progress report on "Better Regulation"
26 January 2009	BoJ Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments
09 January 2009	FSA Japan - Newsletter December
09 January 2009	FSA Japan - Newsletter November

International: Japan - 2008

26 December 2008	FSA Japan – Report: Toward Building Reliable and Vibrant Markets
26 December 2008	FSA Japan publishes English versions of major relevant Acts
19 December 2008	BOJ cuts rates close to zero
30 October 2008	FSA Japan strengthens restrictions on short selling
30 October 2008	FSA Japan to facilitate stock purchase by Japanese-style employee stock ownership plans
30 October 2008	Aso to table new economic stimulus package - Kyodo
29 October 2008	Sato - global financial crisis and Japan’s experience in the 1990s
27 October 2008	Japan to raise capital injection fund to $110 bn
25 October 2008	Japan to resume buying shares from banks
21 October 2008	FSA Japan - Newsletter August 2008
15 October 2008	FSA Japan enhanced information disclosure on short selling
15 October 2008	FSA Japan relaxes market restrictions regarding purchase of own stocks by listed companies
14 October 2008	Japan considers full protection of bank deposits
01 October 2008	Sato – Keep financial regulations as friendly as possible
22 September 2008	Statement on short-selling practices in Japan
18 September 2008	FSA Sato - Action in response to global market turmoil
11 September 2008	JICPA calls for considering IFRS in Japan
09 September 2008	ASBJ newsletter No 4
04 September 2008	FSA Japan: Deposit-taking institutions exposure to subprime-related products
01 September 2008	FSA Japan - Newsletter July 2008
19 August 2008	FSA Japan - basic policy and plan for financial inspections
14 August 2008	FSA Japan - Financial Markets Strategy Team issues second report
11 August 2008	FSA Japan - Newsletter June 2008
17 July 2008	FSA Japan: Financial Inspection Rating System – English version
15 July 2008	FSA Japan Newsletter May 2008
30 June 2008	FSA Japan - English translations of core legislation
11 June 2008	FRTC interim report on payment and settlement - Japan
06 June 2008	BoJ Shirakawa – uncertainties still substantial
06 June 2008	BoJ Suda – U.S. financial markets continue to be unstable
06 June 2008	Japan financials sub-prime losses reach $ 8bn
06 June 2008	FSA Japan statement on amendments to Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
05 June 2008	FSA Japan issues newsletter for April 2008
19 May 2008	FSA Japan - First progress report on better regulation
16 May 2008	FSA Japan abolished expiration dates of tax-free treatments of interest income
05 May 2008	Japan, China, S. Korea to launch consultative body for financial stability
30 April 2008	Kyodo News: Japan to push Asia financial body
25 April 2008	Watanabe pushes U.S. to fix credit crisis
24 April 2008	FSA Japan publishes ‘Principles in Financial Services Industry’
23 April 2008	EU Japan summit declaration
18 April 2008	FSA Japan newsletter March
15 April 2008	BoJ: Characteristics of operational risks faced by Japanese Banks
14 April 2008	FSA Japan newsletter February 2008
11 April 2008	Japans insurance industry supports US ‘Blueprint’
09 April 2008	FSA Japan newsletter January 2008
08 April 2008	FSA Japan report on misunderstandings about internal control report system
02 April 2008	FSA Japan amends Guidelines for Financial Instruments Business Supervision
26 March 2008	Bank of Japan issues report on financial turmoil
25 March 2008	Watanabe: Financial turmoil does not have serious impact on Japanese financial system
24 March 2008	Japan Times: Japan, China agree on shielding Asian economy
19 March 2008	FSA Japan publishes FAQ on notification requirements for foreign audit firms
18 March 2008	FSA Japan issues Q&A on Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
17 March 2008	FSA Japan launches new electronic corporate disclosure system
14 March 2008	Bank of Japan action plans for fiscal 2008
12 March 2008	BoJ warns against potential financial system imbalances
12 March 2008	FSA Japan consults on "English-Language Disclosure System"
09 March 2008	Economic Times: Japan eyes sovereign fund to reinvigorate markets
07 March 2008	Accounting Standards Board Japan – Newsletter No.1
07 March 2008	FSA Japan comments on CESR advice on third countries GAAPs
07 March 2008	Fourth Japan-EU monitoring meeting on accounting and auditing
05 March 2008	Japan Times: Sovereign funds rescue West
04 March 2008	FSA Japan issues outline of bill for amendment of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
22 February 2008	FSA Japan establishes framework for regulatory cooperation with China
21 February 2008	Speech Sato: Strengthening the Competitiveness of Japan's Financial and Capital Markets
19 February 2008	Japan does not expect serious impact on real economy
14 February 2008	Japan welcomes China sovereign fund with open arms
14 February 2008	Subprime losses steadily eroding profits of Japan's financial firms
13 February 2008	FSA plan for strengthening the competitiveness of Japan's financial and capital markets
12 February 2008	FSA Japan: Approval for Signing to the "IOSCO Multilateral MOU"
10 February 2008	Telegraph: Japan is the next sub-prime flashpoint
08 February 2008	Japan times: FSA urges disclosure rules for brokers
06 February 2008	FSA Japan starts consultation on Financial Instruments Business Supervision
30 January 2008	Japan's banks poised to target western rivals
23 January 2008	Japan promotes initiatives to strengthen competitiveness of its financial markets to overseas investors
21 January 2008	ICMA and JSDA sign MoU to develop closer co-operation in securities markets
14 January 2008	First CBRC and JFSA consult on banking supervision

International: Japan - 2007

21 December 2007	Plan for Strengthening the Competitiveness of Japan's Financial and Capital Markets
18 December 2007	Japanese predators come full circle
11 December 2007	FSA Japan report of Financial Markets Strategy Team
06 December 2007	Speech Sato: Global Financial Market Turmoil and its Policy Implications
04 December 2007	Third Japan-EU monitoring meeting on accounting and auditing issues
30 November 2007	Speech Fukui: Toward strengthening competitiveness of Japan's financial system
04 October 2007	ASBJ and IASB meeting on convergence progress
13 June 2007	McCreevy discussing accounting and auditing issues with Japan
11 June 2007	Interim Summary of The Study Group on the Internationalization of Japanese Financial and Capital Markets
11 May 2007	FSA comments on CESR's technical advice on equivalence of third countires GAAP
20 April 2007	Setting of the Standards and Practice Standards for Management Assessment and Audit concerning Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
26 March 2007	Japan-EU high level Meeting on Financial Issues
15 March 2007	FSA Japan updates survey on hedge funds

International: Japan - 2006

27 November 2006	First Japan-EU Monitoring Meeting on Developments in Accounting Standards
31 July 2006	Report: Towards the International Convergence of Accounting Standards
21 June 2006	FSA Japan issues new legislative framework for investor protection
18 January 2006	EU-Japan High Level Meeting on Financial Issues