Japan

Eleven Arrested For Ties To $17.3M, One-Day Japan ATM Heist
Eleven Arrested For Ties To $17.3M, One-Day Japan ATM Heist
August 05, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Authorities in Niigata, Japan are making headway in their investigation of a heist that took place back in May where approximately $17.3 million was stolen...

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Flywire Expands Platform To Japan
Flywire Expands Platform To Japan
April 15, 2016  |  International

Flywire is heading east as it looks into further expanding its market to universities that are increasingly admitting international students at a higher rate. Get...

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Japan’s Fingerprint Payments Plan — For Tourists
Japan’s Fingerprint Payments Plan — For Tourists
April 11, 2016  |  Biometrics

Japan has big biometric payment plans for its tourists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Japan Jumps Into FinTech Accelerator Ring
Japan Jumps Into FinTech Accelerator Ring
March 28, 2016  |  International

In an effort to catch up to other nations that have been relatively more proactive in investing in the FinTech arena, Reuters reported that Japan...

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SoftBank Splitting Off Domestic Mobile Business
SoftBank Splitting Off Domestic Mobile Business
March 08, 2016  |  International

Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. said on Monday (March 7) that it will split its mobile business from its overseas operations, which includes a significant stake in...

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Rakuten Launches $84M Startup Fund To Build Ecosystem
Rakuten Launches $84M Startup Fund To Build Ecosystem
January 28, 2016  |  Investments

Rakuten Ventures announced a major move to help boost investments for startups in Japan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Japanese Banks Eye Post-Regulation FinTech Future
Japanese Banks Eye Post-Regulation FinTech Future
December 31, 2015  |  International

One of the biggest banks in Japan, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, wants to boost the level of investments in financial technology firms once it is...

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