JBA comments on the FSB Consultation Report related to Cross-border Payments
The Japanese Bankers Association (JBA) has provided comments on theFinancial Stability Board (FSB) Consultation Report: “Recommendations to…
Norbert Gehrke
The FSA’s FY2024 Administrative Policy
This Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published its administrative policy for the fiscal year 2024, starting in August 2024. It lays out…
Podcast Highlights: Build your Venture in Japan
Welcome to the 142nd edition of the eXponential Finance Podcast. Whether you listen to us for the first time, or are a regular, we…
SMBC invests in Japan Hydrogen Fund, SMDAM to be co-manager
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC’) has executed an investment agreement with the Japan Hydrogen Fund as one of the major LP…
Credit Saison implements DataRobot for instant credit card approval
Credit Saison has launched a new card application form, optimizing customer information required on application forms with the aim of…
Crypto Garage, GREENING, and Decentier to develop real estate business in the RWA domain
Crypto Garage, GREENING, and Decentier have reached a basic agreement on a business alliance. The 3 companies will plan and develop a…
Oasys partners with Korea’s SK Planet for onboarding into the Oasys Web3 gaming ecosystem
Gaming blockchain Oasys has entered into a partnership with SK Planet, one of South Korea’s leading information and communications…
Animoca Brands Japan joins Orbs as a validator
Orbs (ORBS) network, a fast-growing layer-three (L3) permissionless blockchain, has announced the addition of Animoca Brands Japan, a…
MSIG Asia collaborates with Serenity Health Partners to redefine health insurance in the region
MSIG Asia has entered into a new regional partnership with Serenity Health Partners, aiming to redefine the health insurance landscape by…
MUFG to implement intra-group transfer of Asset Management business-related investment functions
MUFG, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management (MUAM), Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB) and MUFG Bank today announced an…
Japan FinTech Observer #76
Welcome to the seventy-sixth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer.
justInCase starts offering ANA SKY Coins for small amount, short-term insurance products
justInCase, a small-amount, short-term insurance provider and insurtech company, and ANA X have begun awarding ANA SKY COINS for…