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Japan Exchange Group

2-1 Nihombashi Kabuto-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-8224, Japan

Overview

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) was established via the business combination between Tokyo Stock Exchange Group and Osaka Securities Exchange on January 1, 2013. JPX operates financial instruments exchange markets to provide market users with reliable venues for trading listed securities and derivatives instruments. In addition to providing market infrastructure and market data, JPX also provides clearing and settlement services through a central counterparty and conducts trading oversight to maintain the integrity of the markets. In the course of working together as an exchange group to offer a comprehensive range of services, they continue to make every effort to ensure reliable markets and create greater convenience for all market users.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
2

Sector focus

  • Financial Services
  • Stock Exchanges
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Investment portfolio

  • Digital Asset Markets

    Led · Equity · Feb 2022

    Founded in August 2018 and headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Digital Asset Markets operates in the digital asset and cybersecurity sectors. Since obtaining its crypto asset exchange license in 2022 (Kanto Finance Bureau No. 00024), the firm has been expanding partnerships at home and abroad across the digital-asset ecosystem. Its core focus is the creation of a compliant, highly secure market and payment infrastructure that lets corporate clients use crypto assets and stablecoins safely and strategically. The company is now developing systems for a dedicated corporate crypto trading service and for an electronic payment instruments business. Proceeds from its latest funding will also bolster compliance and risk-management capabilities to meet evolving financial regulations. Existing shareholders include Intertrade, Japan Investment Advisor, Mitsui & Co., Japan Exchange Group, and Hikari Securities, among others. The firm is a member of JVCEA, the Fintech Association of Japan, JSTA, and the Digital Asset Co-Creation Consortium.

Team

  • Atsushi Saito

    Group CEO

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  • Tomoyuki Iriyama

    Deputy Head of Singapore Branch - Tokyo Stock Exchange

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