factoring
Yamato Credit Finance, the financial subsidiary of the Yamato Transport group, has adopted the "Moneytree Verify" solution for its two-party factoring services. The integration marks a significant shift in the non-bank lending sector, moving away from static, paper-based credit assessments toward real-time, data-driven monitoring. Driving Digital Transformation in
core banking
Hokkoku Bank has announced the full-scale launch of integrated loan approval and execution capabilities within its proprietary "IBPlatform," marking a significant step in the regional lender’s digital transformation strategy. Moving beyond the platform's initial scope as a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, the new update
stablecoins
A consortium led by Digital Garage (DG), alongside payment heavyweight JCB and Resona Holdings, announced the commencement of a proof-of-concept (PoC) for stablecoin payments in physical stores, a move towards bridging decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional retail infrastructure. Starting February 24, 2026, the pilot program will test the viability of
SME finance
Zippi, the Brazilian FinTech specializing in working capital for micro-entrepreneurs, has successfully closed the third issuance of its Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC), raising BRL 220m (approximately USD 42.3m). The transaction marks a watershed moment for the São Paulo-based firm, not only as its largest single capital injection to
payments
DG Financial Technology (DGFT), the payment processing subsidiary of Digital Garage (TSE Prime: 4819), has expanded its unified QR code payment solution, "Cloud Pay," to include support for "AEON Pay." This integration connects DGFT’s merchant network with the extensive user base of AEON Financial Service.
neobank
In a dual-pronged strategy to combat a saturated domestic market and capitalize on global FinTech adoption, Japanese financial services group Credit Saison has announced a major expansion of its international footprint alongside a targeted new product launch in Japan. The Tokyo-based credit card issuer confirmed this week that it plans
collections
ITFOR (TSE Prime: 4743), a leading provider of financial IT solutions, has integrated DSK Payment’s electronic barcode solution "PAYSLE" into its automated payment guidance service, "Pay Collect." This strategic move aims to digitize the entire dunning and collection process, significantly reducing the lead time for
bnpl
Global video game commerce platform Xsolla has moved to strengthen its transactional infrastructure in the Japanese market, announcing a strategic integration with Paidy, the country’s dominant Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider. The partnership integrates Paidy directly into Xsolla Pay Station, allowing game developers to offer card-free checkout options
foreign exchange
In a bid to accelerate the shift from savings to assets among Japanese households, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group) has announced the immediate launch of a new service allowing individual customers to accumulate foreign currency deposits via credit card payments. This initiative—a collaboration between Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
neobank
Infcurion has announced its formal participation as a design and development partner for "Trunk," a comprehensive digital financial service for corporate clients operated by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Infcurion is integrating new functionality into the platform that leverages its proprietary "Winvoice" infrastructure. This integration
stablecoin
In a major push to modernize Japan’s payment infrastructure, Digital Garage (DG), global payments brand JCB, and Resona Holdings have entered into a tripartite partnership aimed at the full-scale social implementation of stablecoin payments. The coalition aims to establish a next-generation financial ecosystem that leverages the stability and speed
consumer finance
AEON Financial Service has demonstrated notable resilience in its performance for the nine months ending November 30, 2025, achieving robust top-line growth. The company's results tell a clear story: its strategic investments in a powerful domestic banking and digital payments ecosystem are generating a low-cost funding engine that