3rd February 2026  |  5.45pm - 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

• Nobuya Kawasaki, Chief Executive or Asia Pacific, MUFG 
• Natalie Shiori Fleming, General Manager, Japan, Banking Circle & Managing Director, Fintech Association of Japan (FAJ)
• Osamu Abe, Chief of Staff for Asia Pacific, MUFG
• Pieter Franken, Co-founder & Director, Japan, GFTN 

Agenda:

18:00 - 18:10 Opening by Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, GFTN

18:10 - 18:40 Off-the-record Panel Japan’s FinTech outlook toward 2026 with 

• Nobuya Kawasaki, Chief Executive for Asia Pacific, MUFG 
• Natalie Shiori Fleming, General Manager, Japan, Banking Circle & Managing Director, Fintech Association of Japan (FAJ)
• Moderate by Pieter Franken, Co-founder & Director, Japan, GFTN 

18:40 - 18:45 Closing by Osamu Abe, Chief of Staff for Asia Pacific,  MUFG

18:40 - 20:00 Networking with light refreshment

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: