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GFTN Connect: Japan's FinTech Edge

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22nd January 2026  |  6pm - 8pm SGT

Location: Singapore (shared upon confirmed registration)

 

Japan’s fintech market is entering a new phase — marked by regulatory momentum, institutional engagement, and renewed openness to global players. For leaders considering Japan as a growth or investment market, understanding what’s actually changing is critical.

GFTN Connect — Japan’s FinTech Edge brings together a curated group of senior decision-makers for an off-the-record briefing on Japan’s fintech outlook toward 2026 — and how to position ahead of the curve.

 

What to expect

  • Japan fintech outlook and market signals for 2026
  • On-the-ground insights from Japan’s ecosystem
  • Preview of GFTN Forum Japan 2026 (Tokyo)
  • High-quality peer exchange with leaders exploring Japan expansion

Featured speakers

  • Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, GFTN; Advisor to MAS
  • Pieter Franken, Co-founder & Director, Japan, GFTN (previously 

Who should attend

  • Fintech decision-makers actively exploring or preparing for market entry and expansion in Japan
  • Investors, corporates, and founders assessing Japan as a strategic growth or investment market

If Japan is on your 2026 roadmap, this is where informed conversations begin.

 

The event is free to attend, but spaces are limited — register your interest below: 

 


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