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API Connection Checklist for Financial Institutions and Partners: A Must-Have Guide

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In today’s digital age, securing API connections is crucial for financial institutions and their partners. The Financial Information Systems in Japan (FISC) has released an updated checklist to ensure a safe and seamless integration of APIs.

Report Overview

The report, published on September 27, 2019, provides a comprehensive guide for financial institutions and API connection partners to follow best practices in API development, testing, and deployment. The checklist is based on the Japanese original published in October 2018 and has undergone partial revisions.

Council of Experts Reports

FISC has also released several reports on FinTech, outsourcing, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, which provide valuable insights for financial institutions. These reports include:

  • Report of the Council of Experts on FinTech in Financial Institutions (June 2017)
  • Report of the Council of Experts on Outsourcing in Financial Institutions (June 2016)
  • Report of the Council of Experts on the Usage of Cloud Computing by Financial Institutions (November 2014)
  • Report of the Council of Experts on Countermeasures Against Cyber Attacks on Financial Institutions (February 2014)

Purchasing FISC Publications

To purchase FISC publications, including the API Connection Checklist Manual, please follow these steps:

  • For orders from overseas:
    • Download the order form
    • Fill it out and fax it to +81-3-5566-1052
    • Payment must be made in Japanese yen only
  • For orders within Japan: Click on the link provided and follow the instructions
  • To download PDF files: Open the link with your ID and password

Please note that reprinting or processing FISC’s work is an act of infringing its copyright. If you wish to reprint FISC’s work, please contact FISC in advance. The use of the FISC logo for third parties is not approved in principle.

Contact Information

FISC

  • Address: 4th Floor, Sumitomo Irifune Bldg., 2-1-1 Irifune, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
  • Tel: +81-3-5542-6060
  • Fax: +81-3-5566-1052
  • Email: infofisc@fisc.or.jp

Stay Secure with FISC

In today’s digital landscape, it is essential to prioritize security and integrity when connecting APIs. With FISC’s API Connection Checklist and other publications, financial institutions and their partners can ensure a safe and efficient integration of APIs.