FinCity.Tokyo Convenes Global Fintechs and Policy Leaders at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025
Singapore, 14 November 2025 – Japan’s financial capital is no longer just a traditional stronghold of banking and asset management. It is emerging as a launchpad for fintech innovation. Today, at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025, FinCity.Tokyo, the financial promotion body for Tokyo,hosted an exclusive insight session highlighting the city’s transformation into a global fintech gateway, supported by regulatory reform, cross-border collaboration, and digital asset infrastructure.
Held at the Japan Pavilion, the session convened policymakers, venture capitalists, and global fintech leaders to explore how Tokyo is positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation finance, from decentralised platforms and digital securities to embedded finance and cross-border payments.
In his keynote speech, Tokio Morita, Executive Director of FinCity.Tokyo, emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting fintech companies seeking to enter the Japanese market.
“We can assist you with navigating the regulatory landscape, connect you with business partners, capital and experts, and help you scale operations,” said Morita.
“Tokyo is evolving into a global centre for financial innovation, with strong public-private collaboration, investor appetite, and a progressive regulatory landscape. Japan was one of the first countries to legally recognise cryptoassets, and we continue to refine our frameworks for digital assets and cross-border startups.”
Japan’s fintech market is projected to reach USD30.2 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 14.1%, a clear signal that the country is positioning itself for long-term innovation leadership. Tokyo is currently in 11th position in Startup Genome’s global startup ecosystem ranking.
Natalie Shiori Fleming
GM Japan, Banking Circle S.A, a Luxembourg-based financial technology platform that recently expanded to Japan, was one of the panelists in the session.
She commented: “The regulations in Japan are clear and I think the FSA is very innovative. They were among the first to regulate the crypto space. While there are some language and cultural barriers to the market, once you enter and hire a local team it is a market where global players can thrive.”
The session i part of FinCity.Tokyo’s wider efforts to position Japan as a trusted hub for innovation in Asia, underpinned by policy clarity, deep capital pools, and a dependable regulatory environment.
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