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～ GRAND PRIX AWARDED TO SBI SECURITIES Co.,Ltd. & Shinsei Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. & Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd. & BOOSTRY Co., Ltd. ～
FINOLAB Inc. and FINOVATORS – have announced Grand Prix and Category Excellence for the respective category for “Japan Financial Innovation Award 2026（JFIA 2026）” on Mar. 2 at “Future Frontier Fes by FINOLAB (4F).”
JFIA was inaugurated in the Year 2020 to promote innovative initiatives in financial area by adopting information technology and to share best practices in the industry, and expects to further expand open innovation beyond corporate groups and business sectors. JFIA2026 consists for 3 categories, including Startup, Financial Institution, and Collaboration. FINOLAB, the FinTech Center of Japan, administrated the evaluation process by extracting over 300 innovative initiatives from press releases during the year 2025. Several category winners were selected by the group of professionals, FINOVATORS, based on the criteria of innovation, growth, and transformation and announced on Feb. 2. And after further evaluation, Grand Prix and Category Excellence for each category was announced during the 4F.
They were honored for pioneering the first domestic public offering program of security tokens within a Special Beneficial Interest Bearing Trust for private equity investments, marking a significant milestone in Japan’s digital asset market.”
Wise was recognized for becoming the first non-bank funds transfer service provider to connect to the Zengin System, opening up new possibilities in the remittance business.
The recognition was awarded for establishing an industry standard that enables remote procedures for Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance (CALI). By facilitating cashless premium payments and the digital issuance of insurance certificates, the initiative significantly contributed to enhancing operational efficiency.
CollaborationCategory Excellence
Charichari, Inc.Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking CorporationMusic Securities, Inc.Impact Circle, Inc.
The award recognizes the development of a new financial model based on shared cycling services that address regional transportation challenges. This was achieved by leveraging the respective strengths of partner companies to create social and economic value.
The Fintech Center of Tokyo, FINOLAB is a membership community and an office space located in the heart of international financial district in Tokyo）to promote FinTech ecosystem. Launched in Feb. 2016 by Mitsubishi Estate and Dentsu Group as the first FinTech Center in Japan. Consists of 60 Startup Members, 6 Associations and 21 Corporate Members (As of Feb. 2026). https://finolab.tokyo/
■About FINOVATORS, General Incorporated AssociationNon-profit organization, with a group of pro-bono experts（Layer, Investor, Consultant, Analyst, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Banker, Public Sector Specialist, etc.）for supporting startups. Driving health innovation ecosystem in Japan by activities based on global and future vision, not limited to any organization or business area. http://finovators.org/
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