This update is primarily a cross-sector AI risk management directive that does not focus on any specific financial product or service; it addresses operational and systemic risks rather than product delivery, making it difficult to map to the FS taxonomy.
While the guidance applies to banks and financial service providers broadly, the update lacks specificity about retail deposit-taking, investment services, lending, or any other defined product category.
Specialism
The update directly addresses frontier AI risk management requirements and measures that financial institutions must implement, which is core AI regulation in financial services.
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 Request on Frontier Artificial Intelligence Risk Measures
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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."
The request addresses emerging risks associated with frontier artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and establishes short-term measures that financial institutions must implement to mitigate potential threats. Frontier AI refers to advanced AI systems that represent significant technological developments and carry novel risks to financial system stability and security. The joint FSA-BOJ request reflects growing regulatory focus on ensuring financial institutions adequately prepare for and manage risks stemming from rapid AI advancement.
The request applies to all regulated financial institutions operating under FSA and BOJ oversight, including banks and other financial service providers. By issuing this guidance jointly, the FSA and BOJ signal coordinated regulatory expectations and emphasise the importance of AI risk management across Japan's financial sector.
Financial institutions should review the request and implement the specified short-term measures to address frontier AI-related threats. The measures are designed to enhance institutional resilience and reduce systemic risks posed by advanced AI technologies. For further information or clarification regarding the request, financial institutions may contact 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 the BOJ's Computer System Risk and Business Continuity Group at +81-(0)3-3279-1111 (extensions 6444 or 5579).
Request Regarding “Short-Term Measures for Financial Institutions in Response to Changes in Threat Posed by Frontier AI”: FSA HOME Tweet Japanese June 15, 2026 Financial Services Agency Bank of Japan Request Regarding “Short-Term Measures for Financial Institutions in Response to Changes in Threat Posed by Frontier AI” 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” Contact 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） Site Map About FSA Ministerial Team Organization Location Pamphlet Open Policy Lab Press Releases & Public Relations Press Releases Press Conferences Official Statements FSA Weekly Review & ACCESS FSA Speeches For Financial Users Others Archives Policies & Councils Policies Councils Laws & Regulations Name of Laws and Regulations(PDF) Recent Changes (Legislation, Ordinances, Guidelines) Guidelines Financial Instruments and Exchange Act Financial Monitoring Policy Public Comment No-Action Letter System Procedures concerning Foreign Account Management Institutions Regulated Institutions List of Institutions Administrative Action Statistics For those engaging in High Speed Trading To Operators of Specially Permitted Businesses for Qualified Institutional Investors, etc. Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP) FSA Weekly Review & ACCESS FSA Back Number (2022) Back Number (2021) Back Number (2020) top of page Language Global Site Japanese Site Machine translated English of Japanese Site Size font Large font Middle font Small HOME About FSA Press Releases & Public Relations Policies & Councils Laws & Regulations Regulated Institutions FSA Weekly Review & ACCESS FSA