Japan’s FSA is taking a technology-neutral, dialogue-led approach that recognises both AI risk and the ‘risk of not taking action’ in financial services.
The FSA discussion paper identifies transparency, accountability, fairness, financial crime and stability issues while supporting controlled adoption and regulatory clarification.
Financial institutions and other firms supervised by Japan’s FSA; current position relies mainly on existing law and supervisory dialogue.
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Management should lead risk-based adoption and ensure existing governance applies to AI-supported activity.
Address transparency, accountability and fairness proportionate to use, impact and customer exposure.
Manage misuse, misinformation and financial-crime risks while avoiding controls that unnecessarily suppress beneficial adoption.
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Financial Services Agency
Sets out a technology-neutral, risk-based position and frames both AI risk and the risk of delayed adoption.