Amendments of the Payment Services Act Released for Public Comment

Japanese banks chase aggressive profit growth

Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: We explore the positive outlook for Japanese banking institutions as they transition into new midterm strategic plans. Analysts highlight that major and regional banks are significantly raising their profitability targets, with a specific focus on achieving higher Return on Equity (ROE) through 2029. This optimistic shift is fueled by rising domestic interest rates, expanding loan spreads, and a national movement from traditional savings to active asset management. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com

NetStars Reaches Profitability: Record Transaction Volume and Cost Efficiency Drive First Full-Year Surplus Since Listing

Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: NetStars announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, achieving its first full year of profitability since its public listing. Driven by a surge in domestic cashless adoption and rigorous technological cost controls, the company outperformed its own forecasts across all key profit metrics. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com

The Toyota Showdown: Elliott Draws a Line in the Sand

Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Elliott Investment Management and Elliott Advisors (UK), which advise funds that together have a significant ownership stake in Toyota Industries Corporation, have published an open letter to the Company's shareholders; in the letter, Elliott outlined its opposition to the revised tender offer by Toyota Fudosan at ¥18,800 per share, which Elliott believes very significantly undervalues Toyota Industries; Elliott's analysis showed the Company's intrinsic net asset value to be more than ¥26,000 per share as of January 16, 2026 – almost 40% above the Revised TOB price – and that the Standalone Plan for Toyota Industries offers a clear path to a valuation of more than ¥40,000 per share by 2028 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com

Amendments of the Payment Services Act Released for Public Comment

Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has released a comprehensive suite of draft Cabinet Orders and Ordinances related to the impending amendment of the Payment Services Act. Released on December 16, 2025, following the passage of the amendment law in June, these documents outline a sophisticated regulatory framework that touches upon stablecoins, crypto-asset intermediaries, and cross-border fund transfers. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com

Four Surprising Takeaways from FUNDINNO's IPO

Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today:  FUNDINNO's IPO 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com