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Nucleus Software Japan KK marked 25 years of operations in Japan with an event held at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, bringing together senior leaders from Japan’s financial services, fintech, and technology sectors.

The gathering included executives from institutions such as Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, SBI Shinsei Bank, Mizuho Bank, Toyota Financial Services, and Nippon Steel, reflecting the company’s long-standing engagement with Japan’s financial ecosystem.

The event opened with a traditional shamisen performance, symbolising the balance between heritage and innovation that has characterised Nucleus Software’s presence in Japan over the past two and a half decades.

Masamoto Yashiro, former Chairman and CEO of Shinsei Bank, shared reflections on the bank’s transformation journey and the importance of early technology decisions.

He highlighted the contribution of Dhananjaya Dwivedi, former Senior Managing Executive Officer and CIO of Shinsei Bank, in adopting modern computing systems that delivered faster performance at significantly lower cost.

Akio Isowa, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Group CDIO of SMBC Group, delivered the keynote address, outlining SMBC’s digital initiatives in Japan and globally. He also noted Nucleus Software’s continued support for SMFG’s operations in India and the value created through shared engineering capabilities.

A fireside discussion titled “SBI Shinsei Bank Transformation Journey & What Lies Ahead” featured insights from senior executives of SBI Shinsei Bank, focusing on long-term technology planning, disciplined execution, and the role of global partnerships in shaping the bank’s digital roadmap.

The event also featured perspectives from global fintech leaders, including representatives from the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), who discussed Japan’s growing role in shaping trusted financial infrastructure, AI governance, and secure digital ecosystems.

Vishnu R Dusad, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Nucleus Software, thanked partners and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Japan’s financial institutions with stable and secure platforms. Parag Bhise, CEO and Executive Director, reflected on Japan’s role as a benchmark for responsible innovation and Nucleus Software’s continued focus on building scalable financial technologies.

Nucleus Software Exports Ltd is a publicly traded software product company (BSE: 531209, NSE: NUCLEUS) specializing in lending and transaction banking solutions for global financial institutions.

With a strong focus on innovation, the company partners with leading banks and financial organizations worldwide to address complex financial needs through robust, scalable technology platforms.

Nucleus Software serves over 200 banks and financial institutions across 50 countries, supporting a wide range of domains including retail lending, corporate and SME finance, Islamic finance, automotive and captive finance, cash management, mobile and internet banking, and transaction banking. Its solutions collectively manage more than USD 15 trillion in annual transaction value, processing over 26 million transactions daily, while its lending platforms oversee loans exceeding USD 1.2 trillion in value and support more than 500,000 daily users.

At the core of its offerings are flagship products FinnOne Neo® and FinnAxia®, built on over four decades of BFSI domain expertise and powered by an integrated AI-enabled platform. FinnOne Neo® is a next-generation digital lending solution designed to modernize and simplify end-to-end lending operations, enhance customer experience, and accelerate business growth.

FinnAxia® is a comprehensive global transaction banking suite that enables banks to manage cash management, trade finance, liquidity, and related activities on a single, unified platform, improving efficiency, transparency, and client engagement.

In addition to these platforms, Nucleus Software offers PaySe®, the world’s first online and offline digital payment solution aimed at democratizing access to digital payments and promoting financial inclusion.

Complementing its products, Nucleus Software Digital Services provides end-to-end support for digital transformation, helping financial institutions optimize technology infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and gain actionable insights.

Together, these offerings reflect Nucleus Software’s commitment to innovation and its mission to empower financial institutions in an increasingly digital global economy.