Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Japan’s regulator to aim for transparency


Japan’s Financial Services Agency signalled a shift towards a more UK-style principles-based regulatory model on Wednesday, to strengthen the country’s competitiveness as a financial centre.

Takafumi Sato, who was appointed FSA commissioner this summer, said the regulator was considering changing its rules-based, disciplinary approach for a more open, transparent and market-friendly style.

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