neobank
Osaka-based Senshu Ikeda Holdings, a financial services group that offers banking, securities, leasing, and other services, has been granted a banking license for its digital "01Bank". Senshu Ikeda disclosed its intention to launch a digital bank business in September 2023, and established a preparatory entity in February 2024.
neobank
GMO Aozora Net Bank now allows standalone sole proprietorship accounts to be opened. These have previously required opening a personal account first. This initiative is part of the company's improved support for small and start-up businesses, which it positions as one of its medium- to long-term strategies. First,
neobank
Seven Bank reported a mixed bag of results on a consolidated basis, exhibiting growth in overall income but a significant decrease in net income compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. The consolidated ordinary income reached ¥159.4 billion, a notable 10.0% increase from the ¥144.
venture capital
SBI Holdings announced that SBI Ventures Two, a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, will acquire shares of Solaris SE, to make it a consolidated subsidiary. Reason for acquisition of shares SBI Holdings has invested in Solaris SE through the funds it manages and its subsidiary since 2017. Solaris SE has
venture capital
SBI Holdings is poised to acquire a controlling stake of around 70% in German FinTech Solaris for approximately €100 million, as part of a larger €150 million fundraising round. This deal, expected to close this month, significantly reduces Solaris's valuation from its $1.6 billion peak in 2021,