Tag: Japan
KONA I and IDEX Biometrics launch revolutionary biometric smart cards in...
KONA I, a leader in smart card and technology platforms, has teamed up with IDEX Biometrics to bring a biometric smart card to Japan. The...
Quantifind’s 2024 product enhancements unveiled
As 2024 unfolds, Quantifind is marking the year with a series of substantial product enhancements, underscoring its enduring pledge to provide top-tier experiences to its clientele.
Japan’s Yoii secures $5.5M Series A led by Emellience Partners
Yoii Inc., a Tokyo-based FinTech company, has recently concluded its Series A funding round, securing approximately $5.5m.
Japan’s PM endorses new era of sustainable investing
Fumio Kishida has announced a plan aimed at diverting a significant portion of Japan savings towards sustainable investment vehicles.
Tokyo-based Mizuho commits to low carbon transition with €750m green bond
Tokyo's renowned banking and financial services institution, Mizuho, has recently publicised its release of a €750m ($820m) green bond.
Navigating the labyrinth of FATCA and CRS compliance in the APAC...
In a recent post by TAINA Technology, the company dug deeper into remaining compliant with FATCA and CRS compliance in APAC.
Japanese FinTech startup Bloomo scores $7m for US stock investing app
Japanese FinTech company Bloomo, an asset building app based on US stocks and ETFs, has reportedly raised JPY 800m ($7m) in its seed round.
Southeast Asian buy now pay later firm Kredivo nabs $270m
Kredivo, a buy now pay later service for consumers in Indonesia and Vietnam, has reportedly raised $270m in an oversubscribed Series D funding round.
Bank of Japan launches pilot programme for CBDC
Bank of Japan, the country’s central bank, has announced it will launch a proof of concept (PoC) pilot programme for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Japanese FinTech Habitto secures $3.9m
Habitto, a Japan-based firm looking to alter money habits through a mobile bancassurance platform, has scored $3.9m in a pre-Series A.










