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Financial and Business Services

Japan is one of the largest financial services markets in the world. One bank, Japan Post Bank, is the world’s largest bank in deposit terms. Japan is also home to a colossal accumulation of personal wealth amounting to more than GBP 10 trillion and to some of the world’s largest financial institutions e.g. Japan Post Bank (USD 2100 billion).

About 60% of household wealth is in the form of cash and deposits. Japan also has the world’s second largest insurance market after the US; the gross premium income of the industry is estimated at USD 655 billion.

The business services market is also strong and internationalised with about 350 foreign lawyers registered and most leading UK/international firms represented in Tokyo.

With the introduction of a substantial monetary easing policy from April 2013 under which the Central Bank will purchase government bonds held by Japanese financial institutions, there is demand for allocation of assets in different asset classes including foreign bonds, equities etc.

Areas of opportunity include, private sector financing of large scale infrastructure, and UK experience designing structures/ risk transfer and management.

In response to the expansion of outbound M&A activities by Japanese firms in recent years and a growing appetite in investing in overseas energy projects, there is a strong demand for international legal services.

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Smart Cities and Living (Webinar)
Invitation for British start-ups interested in entering the Japanese market ‘Smart Cities and Living’ (Webinar) Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka is an equity-free opportunity for high-growth mature startups to accelerate t...
Article
Article
FinTech in Japan 2018 Update
By Elizabeth Wormald Japan is currently in the midst of a fintech boom brought on by the rapid onset of changes in digital payment, development of cryptocurrency and the 2017 …
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From the Archive
Business Trends In Japan From The C-Suite
Mark Dearlove, CEO of Barclays, Philippe Fauchet OBE, President of GlaxoSmithKline KK, and Magnus Hansson, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Japan, participated in a panel discussion organised by the BCCJ …
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From the Archive
Fintech Pitch Session in Tokyo 2017
Tech Expertise from the UK is of Interest to Companies in Japan Fourteen companies from the UK attended the Fintech Pitch Session at the British Embassy in Tokyo. Some of …
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From the Archive
TransferWise: Disrupting the Financial Industry Worldwide
Meet the British Fintech Company Launching in Japan Taavet Hinrikus, co-founder and CEO of TransferWise, the international money transfer platform, stopped by the BCCJ to address members and guests during …
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From the Archive
UKTI Japan Hosts Sixth UK Asset Management Seminar
Asset Management is a Key Industry in the City of London On 14 July 2016, the British Embassy Tokyo hosted its sixth UK asset management seminar, inviting UK experts to …
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From the Archive
Fintech Trends: Changing Environment and Opportunities
Japanese banks are seeking new fintech they can integrate into their own systems. Watch our webinar video to learn about the latest developments and opportunities in the fintech sector in …
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From the Archive
Dawn of the Fintech Market in Japan – 2016 Update
Download our updated Fintech report for the latest developments in this sector in Japan.  The Booming Fintech Market Means Great Opportunities for Doing Business in Japan Since late 2015, Fintech …
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From the Archive
Japan’s Tax Reform in 2016
Japan’s New Tax Laws May Affect Your Business in Japan In December 2015, the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party released the 2016 tax reform proposals for Japan.  …
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How Can UK Companies Benefit from M&A Deals?
Watch our free webinar and learn more about mergers and acquisitions, and how to secure the best transactions in Japan within the finance and business services market. Background to the Webinar …
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From the Archive
UK’s Fintech Finds Favour in Tech-savvy Japan
Japan’s Banks Opening Up to New Tech Japan’s banking sector remains “deeply traditional” and was until very recently heavily regulated, which meant it has failed to evolve and take advantage &h...
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From the Archive
Sustainable Building and Construction Sector Report
  The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation presents an in-depth report on the sustainable building and construction sector in Japan. This guide is essential reading for any UK company interested …
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From the Archive
Dawn of the Fintech Market in Japan
Financial technology is seeing unprecedented growth. Find out about the kinds of opportunities available to your company in Japan. 
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Change in Japanese Tax Laws Good News for UK Companies
On March 16, 2015, the Japan’s Ministry of Justice announced that it had abolished the local residency requirement that at least one of the representatives of a domestic corporation should …
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Business Development, Rights And Intellectual Property
Watch our video to learn about doing business in Japan with a particular focus on rights and intellectual property. Target Audience UK companies seeking to start or expand business in …
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From the Archive
Asset Management Trade Mission and Seminar 2015
Watch our video to learn about the benefits and challenges of operating within Japan’s asset management market, and how best to overcome the barriers.  For all of the latest information …
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Business Opportunities With Plant Engineering Companies
Watch our recorded webinar to find out about doing business with plant engineering companies and contractors in Japan.  The Japanese plant engineering market was approximately £14,300 million in value in …
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Opportunities In The Asset Management Market In Japan
Watch this recorded webinar to find out more about the opportunities and developments in asset management in Japan.  Asset Management Reforms in Japan The Japanese market for asset management has …
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Five Trends In Japan That Matter To You
The UK Trade & Investment team in Japan has pulled together the five trends that matter right now to businesses in Japan. Published June 2013. Photo Credit: boskizzi via Compfight cc
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Asset Management: UK Expertise in Japan
The UK’s position as a global asset management centre attracts Japan’s financial sector. From 3 – 5 February 2014, UK Trade & Investment Japan hosted an  Asset Management Trade Mission …
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From the Archive
Full Steam Ahead For Digital Ship
“We turned to UKTI after we had already begun our preparations for the event and discovered we were struggling a little bit! UKTI helped guide us and point us in …
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Webinar: Asset Management In Japan
Two asset management experts from Nomura Research Institute and Nikko Asset Management host a webinar to discuss the opportunities in the Japanese Market Japan is a huge market with personal …

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