FSA

Financial Services Agency

Asia
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Jurisdiction
Japan
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Regulations
1
Open Banking frameworks
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Region
Asia
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Type
NCA
National Competent Authority

About FSA

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is the primary financial regulatory authority in Japan responsible for overseeing open banking and financial services. As a National Competent Authority (NCA), FSA ensures that banks and third-party providers comply with open banking regulations, protecting consumers while fostering innovation in financial services.

Jurisdiction

Japan
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Regulations Overseen

FSA is responsible for enforcing and monitoring compliance with the following open banking and financial regulations:

Key Responsibilities

Licensing and authorizing Third-Party Providers (TPPs) including AISPs and PISPs
Ensuring banks provide secure API access to authorized third parties
Monitoring compliance with Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements
Investigating complaints and enforcing consumer protection standards
Publishing guidance and technical standards for open banking implementation
Coordinating with other regulators on cross-border open banking matters

Official Resources

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