Japan Investment Corporation makes LP investment in Headline Asia V
Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has decided to make an LP investment of USD 27 million in Headline Asia V, a VC fund managed by global…
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Japan FinTech Observer #60
Welcome to the sixtieth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. We have tons of earnings results on tap, the three mega banks have all come…
Token-based Tourist Pass for a New User Experience with DCJPY Payment
This article outlines a technological verification conducted in March 2024, involving a token-based tourist pass using the digital currency…
Mizuho releases full-year results for FY3/2024
Strong Financial Performance and Robust FY24 Plan
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Apple Launches “Tap to Pay” on iPhone for Contactless Payments in Japan
Apple last week launched “Tap to Pay” on iPhone for contactless payments in Japan, giving merchants large and small an easy and secure way…
MUFG to Establish Investment Facility for Emerging Managers Program
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (MUTB), and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management (MUAM) have decided to…
Rakuten FinTech Segment Q1 2024: A Deep Dive into Growth and Expansion
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Sony Music declares AI training opt out
Sony Music Group has taken a proactive stance against the use of its music catalog for training artificial intelligence models. The company…
Nippon Life acquires 20% stake in Corebridge Financial for USD 3.84bn
Nippon Life Insurance has reached an agreement with Corebridge Financial and its parent company, American International Group to acquire a…
NTT DOCOMO updates its “d Point Club” rewards program
NTT DOCOMO has announced changes to its point program, “d Point Club,” aimed at enhancing user benefits and providing a more rewarding…
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group releases full-year results for FY3/2024
FY2023 Performance Highlights