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SEC, FSA Hold Autumn Financial Regulatory Dialogue

SEC press releases·Oct 20, 2026 · 7:51 AM CT
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Japan's Financial Services Agency held the Autumn SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2026. SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda led the U.S. side, and Vice Minister for International Affairs Toshiyuki Miyoshi led for the FSA.

According to the SEC, they discussed recent market developments, each agency's strategic priorities, private and public markets, asset management and innovation.

Uyeda called the relationship "one of the SEC's most successful and longstanding." The next dialogue is planned for Washington, D.C., in spring 2027.

Key points

  • Held in Tokyo on Oct. 19
  • Next round: Washington, spring 2027

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