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FSA Panel：The Future of Digital Finance Regulation 1: Digital Assets
Forefront of CB-tech 7th GIG: Digitalization, Generative AI and Post-Quantum Cryptography
A flash talk session by the Bank of Japan, Japan's CB (Central Bank), covering its recent research outputs. At this 7th gig, the Bank’s tech leaders will talk on: (1)Digitalization and Japan's Financial Services; (2)From Perception to Expectation: The Role of GenAI Job Replacement in Shaping Economic Outlooks and Behavioral Views; and (3) Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography in Financial Sector.
FSA Panel：The Future of Digital Financiale Regulation 2: Fund Transfer Services, Cross-border Remittances
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Panel：Aiming for services that go beyond precedent and common sense 〜The possibilities and challenges of next-generation fintech
Next-generation fintech, which utilizes cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT, is creating services that go beyond precedent and common sense in various fields. However, in order for these services to become widespread, a change in awareness is necessary for users and companies to actively accept these services and create a new society.
Implementing AI SaaS in Financial Institutions: Typical Challenges and Key Strategies for Success powered by PKSHA
PKSHA Technology supports corporate productivity through multiple SaaS offerings, including automated inquiry handling (for HR, General Affairs, and IT), no-code RPA-driven DX, and contact center improvements. We will explain the challenges and solutions involved in these implementations, and showcase the results with concrete case studies. We also plan to feature presentations from companies that have successfully introduced our solutions. By sharing practical examples of SaaS utilization, we aim to provide insights for boosting operational efficiency and enhancing competitiveness.
Demo Stage：AvaLabs:Utilizing Avalanche in Financial Institutions
In this session, we will introduce use cases of the blockchain Avalanche, which garnered attention at SFF. We will explain how global financial institutions are utilizing Avalanche to solve the challenges faced by existing financial systems and how they are creating new value.
Demo Stage：GrowShip Partners: Introduction of "Crowdship Funding," an investment-based crowdfunding system, and "OwnerShip," a digital securities issuance and management system
Here we introduce "Crowdship Market" an investment crowdfunding IT platform used by more than 50 businesses, and "OwnerShip," a digital securities (security tokens) issuance and management system that uses the GK-TK scheme.
Demo Stage：G.U.Technologies: Japan Open Chain presents: Introduction to G.U. Coin Studio
We are pleased to introduce G.U. Coin Studio, a stablecoin issuance and management system designed for financial institutions. In addition to stablecoin issuance and circulation management, it enables integration with existing core banking and accounting systems, ensuring safe and efficient digital asset management.
By combining G.U. Coin Studio with Japan Open Chain, we provide a highly reliable financial infrastructure.
In this demo, we will explain the system’s features and potential use cases in detail, offering financial institutions new possibilities for innovation.
Demo Stage：TRUSTDOCK：The 2nd phase of "eKYC" has arrived!! -IC chip reading first customer experience DX-
As the government has announced a policy to unify the public personal authentication service as the identity verification method in accordance with the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, we are receiving an increasing number of inquiries from financial institutions and other businesses considering introducing this service.
We will explain the challenges financial institutions face in adopting the latest identity verification method using Individual Number cards and the specific effects of introducing this service using actual examples.
The Future of Finance and AI powered by Bridgewise
To improve Japanese household wealth and stimulate the economy, the Japanese government is promoting a shift from saving to investing through initiatives such as New NISA Accounts. However, the rise of AI-powered financial tools raises valid concerns about bias, fairness, transparency and explainability. This panel discussion will explore how AI-powered tools are enabling access to investment strategies, empowering both seasoned institutional investors and individual investors to make data-driven decisions. The discussion will also address the challenges and opportunities arising from this AI-driven revolution, including regulatory considerations, ethical implications and the evolving role of human advisors.
Solo speech：The Challenge of Hokkaido and Sapporo: Aiming for GX Industry Cluster and a Financial Center in Asia and the World
In this session, we will introduce the efforts of the consortium "Team Sapporo-Hokkaido," composed of 21 organizations from industry, academia, government, and finance. We will discuss the strategies of Hokkaido and Sapporo City to become a supply base for renewable energy and a financial center in Asia and the world. Additionally, we will explain the trends in GX-related investments in Hokkaido, based on the national GX2040 Vision, and the specific measures aimed at strengthening and concentrating financial functions.
Is it possible to circulate funds to regional areas? ~ How can fintech companies support regional areas?
People might say: “Tokyo has become more and more concentrated and there are fewer attractive businesses in regional areas. If so, it is natural that we cannot finance anything in regional areas. Regional areas should be decline.”
Is this really the case?
Regional areas have a variety of attractions and a variety of business types.
Can’t we finance them according to the nature of the business?
This section considers ‘continuity-oriented finance’ in the context of regional vitality and the reality of regional management.
Panel：Business transformation of finance and insurance in the digital and AI era and challenges for the future - What risk response and governance are required now?
Digital and AI implementation is rapidly progressing in financial institutions, and is about to significantly transform business models. In this lecture, leaders in DX promotion will introduce advanced examples of the use of generative AI and explore the transformation these will bring to the finance and insurance business. In addition, they will discuss the importance of public-private collaboration to promote the appropriate introduction of advanced technologies, risk countermeasures to increase effectiveness, governance issues and approaches to solving them, and a vision for the future through co-creation.
FSA Panel：Trends in Global Crypto assets Regulation
Leveraging Generative AI Beyond the POC: Preventing Hallucinations with Our Proprietary RAG Technology powered by Helpfeel
We were told to leverage generative AI, and while we considered several options, we found it hard to discern differences between the tools—haven't you experienced that about one in every three answers is incorrect? In this session, we will clearly explain 'Why does generative AI lie?' and, while acknowledging that the core specifications of generative AI are largely similar across vendors, we will discuss technical themes such as 'What differences can RAG make?' and 'Do AI agents exist as an extension of RAG?' Finally, we will answer the question, 'What kind of AI can truly contribute to the business of financial institutions?
Fireside chat：What is the key to a successful DX? Next-generation management strategies made possible by digital currency
ABeam Consulting President&CEO YAMADA and Digital Currency Forum Chairperson YAMAOKA will discuss the issues involved in promoting DX and explain new management strategies that utilize digital currencies. YAMADA will introduce the need to integrate commercial and financial flows from the perspective of promoting DX and the potential of the digital currency DCJPY. YAMAOKA will explain the role that digital currencies such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins can play amid the growing need for more advanced settlement methods, including the latest trends overseas.
Challenge of a 60-Year Legacy System Company: The Road to Developing a Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure powered by JPYC
With a strong track record backed by decades of experience, a legacy system company is taking on the challenge of developing a cutting-edge payment service utilizing blockchain technology and the stablecoin JPYC. By combining the agility of a startup with the solid implementation capabilities honed over its long history, the company aims to build the next-generation payment infrastructure. Join us as we candidly share real-life experiences from the frontlines of this exciting journey.
Solo speech：Digital Innovation Paving the Way for Next Generation Financial Services - in the Generative AI and Web3.0 Fields
Daiwa Securities Group has been actively enhancing customer experiences and driving industry innovation through digital technology, guided by our vision of delivering financial services that support people living in the era of 100-year lifespans. During this session, we will showcase some notable examples of our initiatives including AI contact center and security tokenization of real estate and bonds, providing insights into the possibilities that lie ahead in the future.
The new era of Web3 ushered in by token deposits powered by DCJPY Network
Part 1：Web3 Financial Innovation by SBI Group x DCJPY
In the world of Web3, individuals connect with each other to conduct various transactions, so it is desirable that settlement is also carried out automatically between individuals in the same way.
We will talk about the utilization methods and expectations from the perspective of the SBI Group, a comprehensive financial group that handles both transactions and settlements, regarding DCJPY, a tokenized deposit that is expected to be the ideal means of settlement in Web3.
We will also hear from SBINFT about the NFT domain, which is positioned as one of the core technologies of Web3.
The new era of Web3 ushered in by token deposits powered by DCJPY Network
Part 2：Regional revitalisation 3.0 accelerated by financial institutions x DCJPY~Regional economic revitalisation through the use of Web 3 Technology~
The government is currently promoting ""Regional Revitalization 2.0"" as part of the ""Reiwa-era Remodeling of the Japanese Archipelago"", positioning the creation of a multi-polar, decentralized society as a key policy initiative. As one of the means to achieve this, the use of Web3 technologies has also been mentioned.
Today, from the perspective of finance which supports Japan, we will discuss how Web3 technologies, such as NFTs and tokenized deposits, can be leveraged to generate added value from various regional resources and drive economic revitalization. Furthermore, we will explore the vision beyond this initiative—Regional Revitalization 3.0.
Panel：Revolutionizing Work Styles with Digital Payroll 〜Employees Receive Wages at Their Own Pace
The future of work is here. AirWallet, powered by COIN+ from Recruit MUFG Business (RMB), enables a revolutionary approach to wage access flexibly, putting you in control of your earnings according to performance.
Join us for a panel discussion exploring the transformative potential of digital payrolls, as we examine the evolution of work styles and the possibilities that lie ahead.
Panel：Future lifestyles, work, and society with digital authentication and digital ID
With the advent of generative AI, crimes such as unauthorized access and identity theft are rapidly increasing in digital society. Digital authentication and digital IDs can prevent these risks while also providing various innovative solutions to create a better digital society.
Panel：Frank talk between Government and BOJ 〜Money and fintech in the new era〜
