Prosecutors have filed charges against SMBC Nikko Securities and five others. The head of the firm's equity division was also arrested.
March 25, 2022The business improvement order requires Mizuho and its parent to report to the FSA about the cause of another system failure which halted ATM operations on 11 February.
February 18, 2022Mizuho is directed to formulate plans to improve its governance and prevent more system failures from occurring. Three top executives will resign.
November 29, 2021The system failure affected 387 transactions for foreign exchange trades. Mizuho is required to submit a report on its IT systems to the FSA by 29 October.
October 8, 2021The order requires Mizuho to submit a report to the FSA by 29 October on its IT systems and detailed improvement plans.
September 24, 2021TSE President and CEO Koichiro Miyahara has resigned to take responsibility for a system failure that caused a full-day market closure in October.
December 1, 2020Based on an on-site investigation and findings from JPX's own investigative committee, the FSA will consider issuing a business improvement order.
October 20, 2020Management changes may be needed at regional banks that lack sustainability in their business models, says the FSA's Toshihide Endo.
July 10, 2020