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[News] FSA to Step Up Oversight of Real Estate Loans

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has initiated comprehensive hearings with regional financial institutions, inclu...
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[News] Financial System Council holds first meeting toward amending the Money Lending Business Act; discusses easing entry for foreign banks

On September 16, 2026, Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) held the first meeting of a Financial System Council work...
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[News] Sharp enters AI server business, sales to begin in fiscal 2027

On September 15, 2026, Sharp Corporation announced its entry into the domestic AI server market under its own brand star...
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[News] Financial Services Agency conducts on-site inspection of Sony Life over ¥120 million fraud scheme

The Financial Services Agency has launched an on-site inspection of Sony Life Insurance following a series of financial ...
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[News] Regarding the Financial Administration Policy for the 2026 Business Year

In September 2026, Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) released its Financial Administrative Policy for AY2026, aimi...
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[News] Toyota Tsusho Shares Top the Seven Major Trading Companies in Growth Rate

Toyota Tsusho Corporation recorded the highest stock price growth rate among Japan's seven major general trading compani...
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[News] China’s August Industrial Output Accelerates, Retail Sales Slow Down

According to key economic indicators for August released by China's National Bureau of Statistics on September 15, 2026,...
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[News] Concerns Raised Within Ruling Party Over Prime Minister Takaichi’s 40 Trillion Yen Government Bond Remark

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion to cap new government bond issuance at around 40 trillion yen for FY2027 has ...
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[News] US 10-year Treasury yield rises to 5.02%, highest level since 2007

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield briefly surged to 5.02%, hitting its highest level since 2007. This escalation is driven...
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[News] Nikkei average opens lower for second consecutive day, led by AI semiconductor stock declines

On September 14, 2026, the Nikkei 225 Average opened lower and extended its slide, plunging by over 1,200 points intrada...