March 2025
Introduction
The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) Forum Japan 2025 was held in collaboration with Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan FinTech Week, Fincity.Tokyo, JPX, METI, Digital Agency, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). It focused on the theme of building financial corridors through advancing innovation in emerging technologies and strategic collaboration across borders. This report highlights key insights from the Global Leadership Stage, providing context on the shifting macroeconomic outlook, digital transformation and roles of major Japanese financial institutions, FSA’s regulatory approaches to innovation, and the evolving landscape of cross-border payments, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital assets globally and within Japan. Industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and inspirational changemakers from various sectors shared their ideas and perspectives on navigating global economic uncertainties, regulatory frameworks, and embracing technological advancements to drive growth and innovation in the financial industry.
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