The JSDA extends its deep condolences to all that are affected by the COVID-19, will continue to follow developments regarding COVID-19, and will endeavor to minimize the disruption of the pandemic on the financial markets.

Below are some resources regarding COVID-19 as it pertains to Japan.

JSDA Response

• Statement from the JSDA Chairman Regarding the State of Emergency (January 7 2021)NEW
• JSDA Response to the Outbreak (updated January 7 2021)NEW
• Statement from the JSDA Chairman Regarding the End of the State of Emergency (May 25 2020)
• Statement from the JSDA Chairman Regarding the State of Emergency (April 7 2020)

Industry Guidelines

The JSDA has published a set of guidelines for its member firms as reference on best practices for preventive measures against COVID-19.

• Guidelines for Preventive Measures against COVID-19 in the Securities Industry (May 2020, updated December 2020)

Impact on Sales Representatives Exam/Renewal Training

All relevant information on the impacts of COVID-19 on the sales representatives qualification exam is accessible here.

Relevant Links

• Japanese Government
• Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA)
• Japan Exchange Group (JPX)

Others

•  ICSA Statement：The importance of effective financial markets during the COVID-19 Outbreak (March 30 2020)

Jurisdictions across the world are taking various measures including those to restrict personal mobility in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. In this public statement, as a global organization of securities industry associations and self-regulatory organizations, the International Council of Securities Associations (ICSA), of which the JSDA is a member, underscores the importance of effective financial markets during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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