Japan FinTech Observer

Norbert Gehrke

Cutting through the noise in Japanese Finance & FinTech

71 Episodes

Japanese banks chase aggressive profit growth
6/29/2026
18:57
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: We explore the positive outlook for Japanese banking institutions as they transition into new midterm strategic plans. Analysts highlight that major and regional banks are significantly raising their profitability targets, with a specific focus on achieving higher Return on Equity (ROE) through 2029. This optimistic shift is fueled by rising domestic interest rates, expanding loan spreads, and a national movement from traditional savings to active asset management.👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com
NetStars Reaches Profitability: Record Transaction Volume and Cost Efficiency Drive First Full-Year Surplus Since Listing
3/7/2026
8:54
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: NetStars announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, achieving its first full year of profitability since its public listing. Driven by a surge in domestic cashless adoption and rigorous technological cost controls, the company outperformed its own forecasts across all key profit metrics.👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com
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The Toyota Showdown: Elliott Draws a Line in the Sand
1/20/2026
4:28
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: Elliott Investment Management and Elliott Advisors (UK), which advise funds that together have a significant ownership stake in Toyota Industries Corporation, have published an open letter to the Company's shareholders; in the letter, Elliott outlined its opposition to the revised tender offer by Toyota Fudosan at ¥18,800 per share, which Elliott believes very significantly undervalues Toyota Industries; Elliott's analysis showed the Company's intrinsic net asset value to be more than ¥26,000 per share as of January 16, 2026 – almost 40% above the Revised TOB price – and that the Standalone Plan for Toyota Industries offers a clear path to a valuation of more than ¥40,000 per share by 2028👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com
Amendments of the Payment Services Act Released for Public Comment
12/18/2025
8:44
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has released a comprehensive suite of draft Cabinet Orders and Ordinances related to the impending amendment of the Payment Services Act. Released on December 16, 2025, following the passage of the amendment law in June, these documents outline a sophisticated regulatory framework that touches upon stablecoins, crypto-asset intermediaries, and cross-border fund transfers.👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com
Four Surprising Takeaways from FUNDINNO's IPO
12/13/2025
8:04
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: FUNDINNO's IPO👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com
Crypto-Assets to be Reclassified under Securities Regulation
11/18/2025
8:50
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: Crypto-Assets to be Reclassified under Securities Regulation, a report from the fifth meeting of the Financial System Council's Working Group on the Crypto Assets System👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com
The Bank of Japan's October Monetary Policy Meeting
10/30/2025
3:13
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: The Bank of Japan's October Monetary Policy Meeting👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com
The LDP & Japan Innovation Party Coalition Agreement
10/21/2025
4:22
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: The LDP & Japan Innovation Party Coalition Agreement👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com
The Impact of Aging and AI on Japan's Labor Market
10/11/2025
7:28
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: " The Impact of Aging and AI on Japan's Labor Market," a working paper from the International Monetary Fund 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com
Scaling Inclusive Transition Finance in the ASEAN Region
10/8/2025
7:36
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from JapanToday: "Scaling Inclusive Transition Finance in the ASEAN Region," a report from the Japan Public-Private Partnership👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com

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Japan FinTech Observer

Norbert Gehrke

71 Episodes

Japanese banks chase aggressive profit growth

NetStars Reaches Profitability: Record Transaction Volume and Cost Efficiency Drive First Full-Year Surplus Since Listing

The Toyota Showdown: Elliott Draws a Line in the Sand

Amendments of the Payment Services Act Released for Public Comment

Four Surprising Takeaways from FUNDINNO's IPO

Crypto-Assets to be Reclassified under Securities Regulation

The Bank of Japan's October Monetary Policy Meeting

The LDP & Japan Innovation Party Coalition Agreement

The Impact of Aging and AI on Japan's Labor Market

Scaling Inclusive Transition Finance in the ASEAN Region