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 – 13:45 | Welcome address
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| 13:45 – 14:25 | Fireside chat - 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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| 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 – 15:05 | From Vision to Impact: JICA’s Lending Modernization with Finastra Explore the latest trends and strategic initiatives in corporate lending among global financial institutions, and how Japanese financial entities are pursuing transformation through collaboration with Finastra. This session highlights how JICA leverages Finastra’s Loan IQ solution to enhance financial operations and improve efficiency in its support for developing countries.
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| 15:05 – 15:25 | 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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| 15:25 – 15:45 | 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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| 15:45 – 16:00 | Tea / Coffee break |
| 16:00 – 16:20 | 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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| 16:20 – 17:05 | Panel discussion - Strategic transformation: Global technology adoption by Japanese banks Japanese financial institutions are increasingly embracing globally proven technology platforms to enhance their international competitiveness and operational efficiency. This panel brings together leaders from top banks to discuss strategic motivations, success factors, and challenges in adopting overseas solutions. The conversation will explore how shared platforms and global collaboration are shaping the future of Japanese banking, offering valuable insights for institutions considering similar transformation journeys.
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| 17:05 – 17:10 | 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 | |
Speakers
Speakers
Masatoshi Yoshikawa
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.
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