Finastra Banking Forum Japan 2025
Japan’s banking sector is undergoing a profound transformation. With the Bank of Japan ending its negative interest rate policy and regional banks exploring strategic M&A opportunities, the industry is poised for a new era of growth and innovation. At the same time, rising tech costs, demographic shifts, and evolving customer expectations are challenging traditional banking models.
The Peninsula Tokyo
1 Chome-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan
Japan’s push toward a cashless society, the rise of mobile and instant payments, and the emergence of cross-border digital ecosystems are reshaping how banks operate. Lending institutions are navigating tighter margins, regulatory shifts, and the need for digital agility.
The Finastra Banking Forum Japan 2025 arrives at a pivotal moment—bringing together the region’s most influential banking leaders to explore how innovation, collaboration, and technology can unlock new value.
What we’ll explore
Join us for a day of high-impact discussions, expert panels, and networking focused on:
Global & regional industry trends
Understand how macroeconomic shifts, regulatory reforms, and demographic changes are influencing banking strategies in Japan and beyond.
Technology transformation in banking
Discover how generative AI, cloud computing, open banking APIs, and process automation are redefining operations, risk management, and customer engagement.
Challenges facing Japanese banks
From aging infrastructure and cybersecurity risks to fragmented payment systems and lending inefficiencies—hear how peers are tackling these head-on.
Innovations from around the world
Learn from global case studies and emerging markets where banks are leveraging digital platforms, embedded finance, and agentic AI to drive growth.
Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change
Times are in Japan Standard Time
| Plenary sessions | |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Registration and networking coffee |
| 13:30 – 13:35 | Welcome address
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| 13:35 – 13:55 | Fireside chat - Finastra in Japan: Navigating the current and future financial landscape Explore Finastra’s presence, vision, key market trends, and partnership ecosystem shaping the current and future financial landscape in Japan.
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| 13:55 – 14:25 | Keynote - Navigating financial transformation in Japan: resilience, innovation, and global integration Discover how Japan’s financial sector is redefining resilience and innovation through digital transformation, regulatory alignment, and global integration.
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| 14:25 – 14:40 | Tea / Coffee break |
| Breakout sessions | |
Lending Breakout Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change
Times are in Japan Standard Time
| Lending breakout sessions | |
| 14:40 – 14:50 | Commercial lending in Japan: Trends, transformation, and tomorrow Discover how Japan’s commercial lending landscape is evolving—driven by market trends, strategic priorities, and Finastra’s collaborative innovation for a future-ready financial ecosystem.
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| 14:50 – 15:10 | The future of loan servicing: Intelligent, intuitive, integrated Learn how to transform loan servicing with intelligent integration, intuitive workflows, and real-time analytics—accelerating value with Loan IQ
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| 15:10 – 15:30 | Accelerating modernization and adoption of industry best practices with Lending Cloud Service Unlock cloud-powered agility in corporate lending by simplifying complexity, accelerating modernization, and driving innovation through strategic collaboration
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| 15:30 – 15:45 | Tea / Coffee break |
| 15:45 – 16:05 | Delivering lending transformation at scale Explore how large-scale lending transformation is being driven by deep tech modernization and intuitive user experiences—delivering smarter, faster, and more agile operations across the lending lifecycle.
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| 16:05 – 16:50 | Panel discussion - Driving innovation in Lending: Digital-first strategies for Japanese banks Hear from industry leaders as they explore how Japanese banks are embracing digital-first strategies—modernizing lending infrastructure, personalizing commercial client experiences through data and analytics, and co-creating innovative solutions with fintechs to shape the future of lending.
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| 16:50 – 17:00 | Vote of thanks and closing remarks
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| Drinks reception | |
Payments Breakout Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change
Times are in Japan Standard Time
| Payments breakout sessions | |
| 14:40 – 15:30 | Cross-border payments: Speed, transparency, and compliance in a connected world Hear from industry leaders on how Japan’s financial ecosystem is evolving to meet the G20 mandate, leverage ISO 20022, and unlock new value through real-time, interoperable cross-border payment rails
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| 15:30 – 16:00 | Stablecoins in the mainstream: Building trust and utility in Japan’s financial ecosystem Unpack the role of stablecoins in modern finance, with insights from banks, regulators, and innovators.
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| 16:00 – 16:15 | Tea / Coffee break |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Modernizing payments: Building resilient, scalable, and intelligent infrastructure Explore how composable cloud-native platforms and smart routing capabilities are helping banks transform payment operations to meet rising customer expectations and regulatory demands.
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| 16:45 – 16:50 | Vote of thanks and closing remarks
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| Drinks reception | |
Why you should attend
This is more than a forum—it’s a strategic platform for transformation.
Key takeaways for attendees:
- Actionable insights on how to future-proof your payments and lending strategies
- Peer exchange with senior leaders from Japan’s top financial institutions
- Technology showcase featuring Finastra’s latest innovations and partner solutions
- Global perspectives to help you benchmark and adapt best practices
- Networking opportunities with industry experts, regulators, and fintech disruptors
Whether you're shaping your bank’s digital roadmap or navigating regulatory complexity, this forum will equip you with the tools, ideas, and connections to lead with confidence.
Finastra Banking Forum Japan 2025