The Japan Financial Services Agency published the summary of proceedings and related materials from an online “Opinion Exchange Meeting between Disability Organizations and Financial Institution-related Organizations”, aimed at promoting initiatives that take people with disabilities into consideration at financial institutions by sharing issues and spreading good practices. The meeting was held on 11 March 2026 from 15:00 to 17:30 and covered opening remarks from the Financial Services Agency, requests from disability groups, and an exchange of opinions. The published materials include the meeting summary, a list of attending organizations, submissions and documents from multiple disability organizations, and materials from the Japan Bankers Association and the Japan Association of Credit Unions. The agency also indicated it will continue encouraging financial institutions and other organizations to take measures to remove social barriers.
Japan Financial Services Agency 2026-04-20
Japan Financial Services Agency publishes proceedings summary from disability groups and financial industry opinion exchange meeting
The Japan Financial Services Agency published materials from an online opinion exchange between disability organizations and financial institution-related groups on promoting disability-inclusive practices at financial institutions. The documents include the meeting summary, participants list, submissions from disability organizations, and materials from the Japan Bankers Association and Japan Association of Credit Unions, and the agency said it will continue encouraging measures to remove social barriers.