Cloud factoring pioneer OLTA gains first credit union as new partner
OLTA, which provides Japan’s first online factoring service “OLTA Cloud Factoring,” has begun offering the cloud factoring service “Nagano…
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Minutes of the Bank of Japan’s 7th Liaison Meeting on CBDC
The Bank of Japan has published the minutes of the seventh “Liaison Meeting on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)” in Japanese (available…
Trusted Web White Paper (English Version)
The Cabinet Office of the Government of Japan has made available an English translation of the “Trusted Web” whitepaper, which was…
Tikehau Capital and Nikko Asset Management finalize strategic partnership in Asia
Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset management group, and Nikko Asset Management, one of Asia’s largest asset managers, announced…
Mizuho introduces “Pair Loan Group Credit Life Insurance” in co-operation with Dai-Ichi Life
Mizuho Bank will begin offering Pair Loan Group Insurance provided by Dai-ichi Life from July 1, 2024. This will be the first home loan…
Is the Revolut & Minna no Ginko partnership finally getting off the ground?
One year after the basic agreement on BaaS business was signed between Minna Bank and Revolut Japan, the partners are planning to start…
Kanmu launches “Quick Funding” for Revenue-Based Financing (RBF)
Kanmu, provider of “Bundle Card,” a Visa prepaid card that anyone can instantly issue from an app, announced the launch of a new service…
Applications for the Tokyo Financial Award 2024 are now open!
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, with the aim of making Tokyo an “Innovation and Financial Hub in Asia for Realizing a Sustainable…
Oasys partners with Vortex Gaming to expand into the Korean market
Oasys has announced a partnership with the South Korean gaming community platform Vortex Gaming. The collaboration will expand Oasys’…
MUFG to Invest in Ascend Money
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and its consolidated subsidiary, MUFG Bank, as a lead investor for this round, together with Finnoventure…
A critical view on cryptocurrency spot ETFs by the Korea Institute of Finance
The Korea Insitute of Finance (KIF), in its periodical “Financial Brief”, has published research by Bomi Lee, outlining “Considerations on…
Luxembourg Private Equity Seminar in Tokyo
On June 20, 2024, the Luxembourg Private Equity Association (LPEA) hosted a seminar in Tokyo. Here are the key takeaways from the…