asset management
LUCA Japan, along with its affiliate LUCA GP3 LLC, has completed its multi-tranche fundraising cycle for a venture fund targeting late-stage, unlisted companies in the United States. The procurement process concluded following two investment windows in March and June 2026. The fund successfully raised a total of 4.
asset management
Tokyo-headquartered Amova Asset Management (formerly known as Nikko Asset Management) has officially completed its acquisition of an additional 77.675% equity interest in Malaysia’s AHAM Asset Management Berhad (AHAM Capital). The transaction increases Amova AM’s total ownership stake from 20% to 97.675%, successfully converting AHAM Capital
Weekly
Welcome to the one hundred sixty-ninth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. This week, we are excited to have new subscribers join us from the Université de Tunis, Alpha Bank, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia), SBI Holdings USA, Inc., and SMBC Group, among others
asset management
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) and its banking unit, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), have announced a new investment in a hedge fund managed by an emerging asset manager, taking advantage of Japan's shifting monetary environment, The investment, executed in collaboration with BNP Paribas Asset Management, through its
private equity
The Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) is set to establish a definitive boots-on-the-ground presence in Japan, taking a significant step in the $232 billion sovereign wealth fund's regional strategy. Led by President Park Il-young, the fund’s move to open a Tokyo branch in early
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Welcome to the one hundred sixty-eighth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. This week, we are excited to have new subscribers join us from BlackRock, DZ BANK AG, the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and Rakuten, among others 🙏 The Bank of Japan concluded its June Monetary Policy
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Welcome to the one hundred sixty-seventh edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. This week, we are excited to have new subscribers join us from Nomura, Nippotica Corporation, the Central Bank Of Tunisia, the Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia, and the Australian Government, among others 🙏 As we were compiling this
Insurance
Tech giant Fujitsu and financial services heavyweight Daiichi Life Group have launched a joint research initiative to deploy quantum computing technology within asset management operations. The year-long project, which commenced in April 2026 and is scheduled to run through March 2027, aims to modernize asset allocation strategies for Daiichi
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Welcome to the one hundred sixty-sixth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. This week, we are excited to have new subscribers join us from BlackRock, Intesa Sanpaolo,the Bank of Jordan, Amova Asset Management, and AKUR8, among others 🙏 With the disclosure published by the Ministry of Finance on Friday,
banking
The Japanese financial sector is currently navigating a structural pivot, driven by the national economic mandate to transition the domestic capital base from "savings to investment." While the 2024 NISA reforms provided the initial catalyst, the market is entering a maturation phase. The strategic alliance between the SMBC
asset management
The ETF wrapper has fundamentally disrupted the architecture of global asset management; as of Q2/2026, we are witnessing a structural migration of capital into a $19.9 trillion powerhouse. This shift is driven by a sophisticated investor base that prizes the ETF for its transparency, intraday liquidity, and tax
asset management
Daiwa Securities Group has taken a 10% equity stake in Airborne Capital, the Dublin-based lessor, to cement its position in the global aviation finance market. The definitive agreement deepens the strategic relationship established through a series of alliances between November 2024 and January 2026. By transitioning into a capital