The Financial Supervisory Agency is reborn with increased power today, incorporating the financial-system planning bureau of the Finance Ministry.
The move effectively puts an end to the ministry's once-criticized role in financial administration.
The renamed Financial Services Agency is now responsible for planning policy for financial systems as well as inspecting and supervising banks, insurers, brokerages and other financial institutions.
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