Subcommittees
Find Out the Latest Fintech Trends in Japan
You can find out the latest trends in the Fintech scene like regulation revisions.
Please join our discussions with lawyers and get the information you need to expand your business in Japan.
| Compliance | Discuss issues on platform business models, regulatory challenges facing the financial sector, Big Data and AI profiling/scoring models, and efficient methods for identification, etc. |
| Lending | We confer with related organizations including the Money Lenders’ Association and other authorities concerned with transaction lending or problems in the social lending system, etc., and discuss the distribution of data that can be utilized for financing. |
| Insurance | While expectations for technology-enabled innovations or “InsurTechs” in the insurance industry are soaring, we discuss a wide variety of topics within insurance including insurance related laws and regulations, Big Data, AI, Customer Experience (UX). |
| Money transfer | We engage in research and dissemination events, exchange views about KYC and related regulations, etc., aiming at further development of the “Money transfer and remittance” industry which would provide better, quicker and more convenient services. |
| Capital markets | We discuss issues related to Crowdfunding and security token offering (STO) and so on, to overcome challenges faced by Japanese issuers in the capital markets through new technologies, and discuss further steps to foster fair, efficient and transparent capital markets across. |
| RegTech/SupTech | We study new governance models that utilize data and technologies, which are expanding beyond the financial industry to include non-finance industries, as well as supervisory and regulatory uses of technology, represented by Regtech and Suptech. In order to promote the implementation of these technologies in Japan and the development of the international ecosystem, we discuss topics related to the societal implementation of individual technologies and solutions in cooperation with startups, regulatory authorities, regulated financial institutions, and other parties inside and outside of Japan. |
| Cyber security | Ensuring safety and creating a sense of security are essential to the widespread use of Fintech. The Security Subcommittee is working to improve Fintech’s security level and accelerate open innovation by sharing information for members and collaborating with other organizations. |
| Online factoring | COVID-19 has brought attention to invoice factoring in particular online-based services. The subcommittee provides an opportunity for knowledge sharing among member companies to deepen their understanding of the relevant laws and latest circumstances of the Industry. |
| Data transaction | We will discuss the rules and schemes necessary to promote the distribution and utilization of data exchanged through APIs, etc. Information legislation such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and distribution schemes of information banks are attracting attention as topics. |
JapanFintechWeek
To showcase the appeal of Japanese fintech to the world and create new business opportunities for its further development, we co-hosted Japan Fintech Week 2025 with the Financial Services Agency of Japan from March 3 (Mon) to March 7 (Fri), 2025, designated as the core week.
During the week, the Fintech Association of Japan organized the “Japan Fintech Week 2025 Reception” and “Industrial Workshops and Roundtables”, which served as a platform for fintech stakeholders from Japan and abroad to come together.
Looking ahead, Japan Fintech Week 2026 will also be co-hosted with the Financial Services Agency.
Events with FSA
Casual Communication with FSA
At the Fintech Association of Japan, we provide opportunities for open and informal engagement with the Financial Services Agency through initiatives such as “Meetup with FSA”, support for hosting the Fintech Support Desk and online briefing sessions.
Fintech Meetup
Communicate Beyond the Industry
We have cross-industry events to share the latest trends in Fintech scene like DeFi, CBDC, Blockchain, AI…
We held panel-discussions with various organizations to discuss MaaS, Sharing Economy, SDGs, Digital ID.
Let’s find out the new types of Fintech with us.
Global Meetup
Communicate with Global Partners
We have concluded agreements with many global partners like Fintech Associations from overseas countries, ecosystem players, and event partners.
You can communicate with our partners and we can introduce you to the global players which you have an interest in.
Past events
・ Japan Fintech Festival 2023
・ Fintech Japan
・ Monthly Meetup