Agenda

The Japan FinTech Festival aims to bring together Japanese and global communities to engage, connect, and collaborate on technology-led innovation in financial services. Policymakers, technologists, business leaders, and investors will participate in comprehensive dialogues on various aspects of the future growth of financial services.

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In his Plenary Address, Ravi Menon, former Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, will identify the major trends that dominated FinTech in 2023 and lay out the opportunities and challenges that will emerge in 2024. He will specifically focus on the implications of AI and Quantum Technology for the future of FinTech.

Join us for a thought-provoking keynote, as we delve into the challenges and opportunities this transformative technology presents. Gain an insider's perspective on Japan's pioneering approach to regulating AI, including its focus on explainability, data privacy, and responsible innovation. Explore how Japan is navigating the global debate on AI in finance, forging a path that balances cutting-edge tech with robust safeguards. This is your chance to understand the future of financial regulation through the lens of a leading nation, gaining critical insights for navigating the AI revolution in your own markets.

Join Mr Akio Isowa for a dynamic exploration of 5 crucial areas shaping Japan & ASEAN's FinTech landscape in 2024:

Shared Prosperity: Deepen economic ties & financial inclusion through collaborative FinTech initiatives.

Open Ecosystem: Foster innovation through partnerships between incumbents, startups & academia.

Workforce Transformation: Upskill & reskill talent for the evolving digital future.

Data for Good: Leverage data ethically for financial inclusion, social impact & sustainability.

Shaping the Future Together: Build a future-proof financial system through collective action.

Don't miss this insightful exploration of opportunities & challenges in Japan & ASEAN's FinTech journey!

The financial playing field is reshuffling, with tech as the dealer and innovation as the new high-impact card. In this panel, titans of global banking join local banking leaders to dissect the future of finance in Japan and beyond. Witness a comprehensive breadth of perspectives as CTOs / Digital / Transformation Heads grapple with the seismic shift of AI, blockchain, and the rise of digital assets. Will Japan's tech prowess and agile startups rewrite the financial rules, or will established global giants control the new game? Join us for a front-row seat to this high-stakes debate on how technology will reshape the financial landscape, with Japan squarely at the center of the action.

Japan's position in international financial center rankings has been challenged in recent years. Also, recently, entrepreneurs and tech leaders are increasingly looking to establish businesses or work overseas in search of a better environment. Against this backdrop, the national and local governments are deploying various policies to revive Japan's position as an international financial hub. And considering other fundamental downtrends, e.g., declining population, even with an optimistic outlook, there is not much time left.

On this session, considering Japan's resources, technology, and geopolitical position, panelists will discuss the direction and role that Japan's financial industry should aim for in the next decade, as well as what Japan should strategically avoid. This discussion would extend to scenarios for the revitalisation of the Japanese economy with finance at its core.

Join this panel to explore:

- The leadership required from regulatory authorities and the industry to drive dynamic/disruptive transformation and long-term development in the financial sector.

- The expected role of Japan in leading regulatory harmonization and industry development across multiple nations within the global financial ecosystem.

- How regulators can significantly enhance their technological capabilities.

- How should we go about sourcing and deploying resources, including free cashflow and talent, to scale up the FinTech ecosystem over the decades?

This session brings together key thought leaders and innovators to explore the crucial role of technology in advancing sustainable development across the region. We'll delve into the technological needs from a multiple perspective to accurately measure and report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the strategies to combat greenwashing, and the mechanisms to foster widespread adoption of these technologies among various ecosystem players.

The conversation will also cover the challenges that could hinder the successful implementation and prevalence of such technologies in Asia, alongside the potential for technology to drive comparability, consistency, and transparency in environmental data. From Terraformation's unique approach to fostering the green transition through reforestation to the broader implications of investing in sustainable technologies versus immediate action like purchasing offsets, our panelists will provide diverse insights into how we can effectively contribute to a greener economy today and into the future.

Discover the innovative solutions at the forefront of Asia's fight against climate change, the importance of trees as an asset class in the green transition, and the critical balance between investing in the future and making impactful changes now. This discussion is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and perspectives needed to navigate the complexities of sustainable development, highlighting the technologies and collaborations essential for a greener future in Japan and Asia.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

The global financial edifice creaks beneath the weight of change. We need to go beyond the band-aids. Can we rebuild it better? Join leading policymakers and visionary think tanks at this roundtable as they dissect the urgent need for a financial system re-architecture. Dive deep into challenges like outdated infrastructures, climate risks, and evolving market dynamics. Uncover potential solutions from AI-powered regulations to decentralized systems and data-driven inclusivity. This interactive discussion paves the way for a future where finance fosters sustainable growth, empowering citizens and businesses alike.

For all tech companies and users, cross-border data transfer is crucial. Currently, regions adopt different data policies, necessitating a new global consensus for harmonization.

Japan terms this global agenda "Data Free Flow with Trust" (DFFT), and at the G7 Hiroshima in 2023, the establishment of the Institutional Arrangement for Partnership was approved, marking a transition from the conceptual phase of DFFT to its operationalization.

In forming agreements on global data policies, cross-border data transfer in financial transactions is a key case for examination. This session, involving Fintech experts, discusses the ideal direction for shaping global data policies.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Tokenisation of financial and real economy assets is estimated to accelerate the pace of digitalisation and impact the broader economy beyond financial services. Despite good progress in asset tokenisation experimentations and pilots, the lack of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) compliant digital infrastructure which financial institutions can use to execute digital asset transactions prevents financial institutions’ ability to deploy digital assets at scale.

This roundtable discusses the importance for foundational digital infrastructure to support the development of open and interoperable networks.

Japan aims to further develop itself as an international financial center by not only incorporating Fintech but also financial institutions, including asset management.
In this session, FSA will set up a support desk, offering practical information and consultations on topics such as finance and Fintech regulations, as well as guidance for setting up financial institution branches in Japan.

Robust, actionable data is needed to support decarbonisation efforts and transition financing. For this to happen, technology needs to be better harnessed to streamline the collection and access of high quality data to all stakeholders.

On these broad principles, we are agreed. But how do we enable coherent and consistent flows of data across borders, in the face of the endemic fragmentation and quality inconsistencies we face today? Does the answer lie in enhancing existing private platforms, or collaborating with the public sector to birth new initiatives? What are the prospects of regional or even global platforms for all parties to access data? And, going back to first principles – is the data worth the effort, or are efforts better spent elsewhere? Powered by gprnt.hub

Sustainability has become a key consideration for businesses to access the proliferation of green supply chains, business, and financing opportunities. MNCs, large businesses and financial institutions are investing deeply to build inhouse expertise. In comparison, many of the SMEs that make up larger firms’ supply chains have yet to commence their sustainability journeys, citing challenges in navigating the complex standards and reporting landscape, coupled with high costs of technological solutions and training/advisory services.

Generative AI has the potential to democratise sustainability by greatly reducing barriers to entry and empowering smaller players to efficiently navigate this complex realm. Will GenAI be instrumental in galvanising the wider business community to push past the inertia that SMEs face today? Or is it just another catchphrase in the sea of sustainability buzzwords? We discuss. Powered by gprnt.hub

Sustainability has become a key consideration for businesses to access the proliferation of green supply chains, business, and financing opportunities. MNCs, large businesses and financial institutions are investing deeply to build inhouse expertise. In comparison, many of the SMEs that make up larger firms’ supply chains have yet to commence their sustainability journeys, citing challenges in navigating the complex standards and reporting landscape, coupled with high costs of technological solutions and training/advisory services.

Generative AI has the potential to democratise sustainability by greatly reducing barriers to entry and empowering smaller players to efficiently navigate this complex realm. Will GenAI be instrumental in galvanising the wider business community to push past the inertia that SMEs face today? Or is it just another catchphrase in the sea of sustainability buzzwords? We discuss. Powered by gprnt.hub

Sustainability has become a key consideration for businesses to access the proliferation of green supply chains, business, and financing opportunities. MNCs, large businesses and financial institutions are investing deeply to build inhouse expertise. In comparison, many of the SMEs that make up larger firms’ supply chains have yet to commence their sustainability journeys, citing challenges in navigating the complex standards and reporting landscape, coupled with high costs of technological solutions and training/advisory services.

Generative AI has the potential to democratise sustainability by greatly reducing barriers to entry and empowering smaller players to efficiently navigate this complex realm. Will GenAI be instrumental in galvanising the wider business community to push past the inertia that SMEs face today? Or is it just another catchphrase in the sea of sustainability buzzwords? We discuss. Powered by gprnt.hub

Sustainability has become a key consideration for businesses to access the proliferation of green supply chains, business, and financing opportunities. MNCs, large businesses and financial institutions are investing deeply to build inhouse expertise. In comparison, many of the SMEs that make up larger firms’ supply chains have yet to commence their sustainability journeys, citing challenges in navigating the complex standards and reporting landscape, coupled with high costs of technological solutions and training/advisory services.

Generative AI has the potential to democratise sustainability by greatly reducing barriers to entry and empowering smaller players to efficiently navigate this complex realm. Will GenAI be instrumental in galvanising the wider business community to push past the inertia that SMEs face today? Or is it just another catchphrase in the sea of sustainability buzzwords? We discuss. Powered by gprnt.hub

Sustainability has become a key consideration for businesses to access the proliferation of green supply chains, business, and financing opportunities. MNCs, large businesses and financial institutions are investing deeply to build inhouse expertise. In comparison, many of the SMEs that make up larger firms’ supply chains have yet to commence their sustainability journeys, citing challenges in navigating the complex standards and reporting landscape, coupled with high costs of technological solutions and training/advisory services.

Generative AI has the potential to democratise sustainability by greatly reducing barriers to entry and empowering smaller players to efficiently navigate this complex realm. Will GenAI be instrumental in galvanising the wider business community to push past the inertia that SMEs face today? Or is it just another catchphrase in the sea of sustainability buzzwords? We discuss. Powered by gprnt.hub