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Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA)
Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) is the sole corporative organization in Japan authorized by the Prime Minister under the Securities and Exchange Law and consists of all the securities companies and registered financial institutions in Japan (as members of the association). Members of the association are categorized into two groups. Securities companies, including foreign securities companies, are regular members. Registered financial institutions join the association as special members.
The purpose of the JSDA are:
Duties of JSDA As An Self-Regulatory Entity
Establishment and Execution of Self-regulatory Rules
Execution of On-site Inspection and Off-site Monitoring
Exercise of Self-regulatory Disciplinary Actions
Qualification Examination and Renewal Training
Registration of Securities Sales Representatives
Counseling concerning Customer Complaints
Improvement and Expansion of the Over The Counter Bond Market
Publication of Reference Prices (Yields) for OTC Bond Transactions
Statistics and Collection of Data about the Bond Market
Administration of Off-exchange Transactions of Listed Stocks
Reform of Off-exchange Transaction System
Statistics and Collection of Data about Off-exchange Transactions
Activities as Trade Association
Research and Study, and Representations on the Securities Industry
Public Awareness and Dissemination of Knowledge on Securities
Liaison and Mediation among Concerned Organizations
Upgrading and Rationalization of the Business Administration and Training of Employees in Securities Companies
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