The FSA is a Japanese regulatory body, undertaking to assure the financial system stability, to protect depositors, holders of insurance policies and investors of the securities market. Characterized by strict supervision, the FSA doesn’t only inspect private financial companies, but also carries out securities transactions monitoring.
Taking by the FSA such measures as planning and policymaking provides financial system in Japan with transparent administration. Discipline and self-responsibility are the main principles of the existing national economy, and the FSA Japan supervises at all levels if these principles are followed by the participants of the market.
Financial systems qualitative repletion is another desired goal for the FSA. It can be achieved only by adapting financial regulations to such financial environmental changes as innovations and globalization.