Japan's First Individual Sales of Trust Beneficiary Rights Backed by Movable Property Trust
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SBI Holdings' Fund Invests in Vietnamese InsurTech Saladin Consulting and Technology
SBI Holdings has taken the role of lead investor in the Series A funding round for Saladin Consulting and Technology, a technology startup based in Vietnam. This investment was executed through the SBI-NTU-Kyobo Digital Innovation Fund, a Singapore-based fund managed by the SBI Group. The funding round also attracted participation
Amendments of the Payment Services Act Released for Public Comment
In a decisive move to modernize Japan’s financial infrastructure while fortifying consumer protections in the digital asset space, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) has released a comprehensive suite of draft Cabinet Orders and Ordinances related to the impending amendment of the Payment Services Act. Released on December 16, 2025,
Report on Currency and Monetary Control: Recent Economic Developments and Policy Decisions by the Bank of Japan
In December 2025, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) submitted its semi-annual "Report on Currency and Monetary Control" to the Diet, covering the developments in the first half of fiscal year 2025 (April through September). The report offers a comprehensive detailed account of the Japanese economy’s performance, financial
Mizuho to Acquire Shares of Avendus Capital Private Limited
Mizuho Securities, a consolidated subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, has entered into an agreement with the majority shareholder of Avendus Capital Private Limited to acquire over 60% of the shares of Avendus, subject to regulatory approvals. After completion of the acquisition, Avendus will become a consolidated subsidiary of Mizuho Securities.