banking
The San-in Godo Bank has selected UPWARD’s field sales AI agent to modernize its customer relationship management (CRM) infrastructure and streamline off-site banking operations. Implementation partner Uhuru Corporation will assist the regional lender with the integration. Development is currently underway, with full operational deployment slated for March
payments
Digital Garage has announced two significant expansions of their digital financial and commerce services. The first concerns a partnership with the Bank of Kyoto, where Digital Garage integrates a B2B card payment function into the bank's "DX Connect Gate" platform to help small businesses improve cash
banking
Yamaguchi Financial Group (YMFG) has officially adopted "UPWARD," a specialized field sales support service developed by UPWARD Inc. This partnership aims to optimize outside sales operations and elevate customer engagement across YMFG's banking network. Headquartered in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and led by President and CEO Keisuke
regional bank
Following the recent announcement to engage with Infcurion in the face of the 2027 promissory note phase-out, Nara-based Nanto Bank continues to push forward the modernization of its banking stack by entering into a three-way collaboration with Money Forward X and IBM Japan to develop an integrated
digital
Within the contemporary Japanese financial landscape, digital transformation has become a fundamental survival mechanism for the regional banking sector. The Hokkoku Digital Banking Overdraft service represents this shift, moving beyond incremental product improvement to redefine how regional financial institutions facilitate capital velocity for local enterprises. This comprises a fundamental reimagining
regional bank
In an inspired move, Hyakugo Bank is bringing its personnel system into the 21st century. After the first quarter of said century has already passed, Hyakugo Bank has discovered a fundamental commitment to the people who are the bank's foundation, reshaping how they are supported, developed, and rewarded
regional revitalization
Released on December 18, 2025, the final report of the Financial Services Agency’s "Working Group on Strengthening Regional Financial Capabilities" outlines a comprehensive strategy to fortify Japan's regional banking sector against the headwinds of severe demographic decline and economic contraction. The document argues that for
regional bank
MILIZE announces the introduction of a life plan simulation function developed by the company into the "Chibagin App," a smartphone application provided by The Chiba Bank. Background of Implementation In recent years, personal life planning has become an increasingly important issue due to rapid social changes and the
regional bank
The Snowflake World Tour stopped by in Tokyo on September 11 & 12, with some interesting Finance case studies on the agenda. This presentation details the successful project by Chiba Bank, one of Japan's largest regional banks, which has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation (DX) initiative aimed
AML
Compliance Data Lab has announced the implementation of "Compliance Station® UBO" at West Japan City Bank. This system utilizes the high-quality corporate database of Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) to instantly provide Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) information online. The introduction of "Compliance Station® UBO" will streamline
BaaS
Minna Bank has signed a business partnership agreement with Merpay to utilize Minna Bank's financial functions and services in the flea market app "Mercari". Background Minna Bank upholds "Integrating into everyone's 'lifestyle'" as one of its service concepts, and aims
core banking
CC Innovation, a group company of Hokkoku Financial Holdings, has decided to license the next-generation core banking system currently being developed for Hokukoku Bank from January 2028, as well as various subsystems developed and utilized in-house, to regional financial institutions outside the group. CC Innovation will also begin