This update addresses frontier AI risk management guidance for financial institutions generally, not specific product/service offerings like deposits, investments, lending, or digital assets.
No secondary product/service category applies; this is operational/cybersecurity guidance that falls outside the FS Products & Services taxonomy scope.
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The update directly addresses frontier AI risk management and protective measures that financial institutions must implement, which constitutes AI governance and decision-making controls in regulated financial activity.
Mandatory inheritance: Artificial Intelligence is a child of Technology, so Technology must be raised as the secondary tag.
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TITLE: Japan's Financial Services Agency and Bank of Japan Issue Short-Term Measures for Frontier Artificial Intelligence
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On May 22, 2026, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) jointly issued a request to financial institutions regarding short-term measures in response to changes in the threat posed by frontier artificial intelligence (AI).
The request addresses the evolving risks associated with frontier AI technologies and establishes guidance for financial institutions to implement protective measures. Frontier AI refers to advanced artificial intelligence systems that represent the cutting edge of AI development and capability. The joint issuance reflects the FSA and BOJ's commitment to ensuring financial system stability and resilience in the face of emerging technological risks. Financial institutions operating in Japan are the primary audience for this guidance, which requires them to evaluate their exposure to frontier AI-related threats and adopt appropriate safeguards. The measures are framed as short-term actions, indicating that financial institutions should prioritise their implementation while longer-term regulatory frameworks may be developed. This initiative demonstrates the regulators' proactive approach to managing risks posed by rapidly advancing AI technologies before they become widespread in financial services operations.
The FSA and BOJ have made a provisional English translation of the request available. Financial institutions should review the guidance and implement the recommended measures accordingly. For further information, inquiries can be directed to the FSA's Office of Policy Coordination for IT Risk, Cybersecurity and Economic Security at +81-(0)3-3506-6000 (extensions 2217 or 3850), or to the BOJ's Computer System Risk and Business Continuity Group at +81-(0)3-3279-1111 (extension 6444 or 5579).
Request Regarding "Short-Term Measures for Financial Institutions in Response to Changes in Threat Posed by Frontier AI" : 日本銀行 Bank of Japan Skip to main content Financial System Request Regarding "Short-Term Measures for Financial Institutions in Response to Changes in Threat Posed by Frontier AI" June 15, 2026 Financial Services Agency Bank of Japan On May 22, 2026, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), jointly with the Bank of Japan (BOJ), issued a request to financial institutions regarding "Short-Term Measures for Financial Institutions in Response to Changes in Threat Posed by Frontier AI," as follows. The provisional English translation is provided below. Request Regarding "Short-Term Measures for Financial Institutions in Response to Changes in Threat Posed by Frontier AI" [PDF 238KB] Inquiries Office of Policy Coordination for IT Risk, Cybersecurity and Economic Security, Risk Analysis Division, Strategy Development and Management Bureau, Financial Services Agency Tel: +81-(0)3-3506-6000 (ext. 2217, 3850) Computer System Risk and Business Continuity Group, Examination Planning Division, Financial System and Bank Examination Department, Bank of Japan Tel: +81-(0)3-3279-1111 (ext. 6444, 5579)