Japan FSA hosts Japan Global Capital Markets Conference in Tokyo, bringing together IOSCO and global regulators

On October 19, 2026, Japan's Financial Services Agency organized the Japan Global Capital Markets Conference in Tokyo as part of Japan Weeks 2026. The event, themed "Maintaining Trust While Enabling the Continued Evolution of Capital Markets," brought together the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), regulators, and market experts to discuss the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain on market integrity. Three panel discussions covered building trust in evolving markets, revitalizing public markets through liquidity and participation, and the growth drivers and risks of private markets.