What’s behind Tokyo’s strong fintech momentum? What are the opportunities for global fintech innovators in Tokyo? What kind of support can they receive to expand in the city’s fast-growing ecosystem?

These questions and many more we explore in this interview with Chang Li, Head of Global Ventures and Partnerships at Nippon Life X in Silicon Valley, Director at the Fintech Association of Japan, and Ambassador for FinCity.Tokyo, Tokyo’s financial promotion organization

Chapters

00:04 – Please introduce yourself to the audience.

00:45 – What’s behind the strong growth metrics for Tokyo’s fintech scene?

03:14 – Where do you see the strongest momentum in fintech?

05:41 – Are Japanese corporations more open to working with overseas fintechs than people expect?

07:46 – What support do overseas companies get from FinCity.Tokyo?

09:32 – What is Tokyo’s vision for its fintech hub, and how does it support firms?

11:17 – With agentic AI, where is the fintech ecosystem heading?

13:30 – What’s your message to founders considering Tokyo?

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