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Nucleus Software Marks 25 Years of Innovation and Partnership in Japan

2026-01-13

Nucleus Software Japan K.K. marked a major milestone by celebrating 25 years of partnership and innovation in Japan at a commemorative event held at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. The gathering reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to Japan’s financial ecosystem and its role in fostering global fintech collaboration.

The event brought together senior leaders from Japan’s banking and financial services sector, global fintech stakeholders and long-standing partners, reflecting the depth of Nucleus Software’s engagement with the Japanese financial community. Representatives from institutions including Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), SBI Shinsei Bank, Mizuho Bank, Toyota Financial Services and NS Solutions Corporation were present.

The evening opened with a traditional Japanese Shamisen performance, symbolising the balance between heritage and innovation that has defined Nucleus Software’s journey in Japan over the past quarter century. Masamoto Yashiro, former Chairman & CEO, Shinsei Bank, reflected on the bank’s transformation journey and the importance of adopting path-breaking technologies early. He highlighted the contribution of Dhananjaya Dwivedi, former Senior Managing Executive Officer and CIO, Shinsei Bank, in pioneering modern computing systems that delivered faster outcomes at significantly lower investment.

Akio Isowa, Senior Managing Executive Officer & Group CDIO, SMBC Group, delivered the keynote address, outlining SMBC’s digital initiatives in Japan and globally, including India. He noted Nucleus Software’s continued support to SMFG in India and emphasised the shared focus on engineering excellence and long-term value creation.

A fireside discussion on “SBI Shinsei Bank Transformation Journey & What Lies Ahead” featured insights from Michiyuki Okano, IT Special Advisor and former Senior Managing Executive Officer, SBI Shinsei Bank, and Hitoshi Asano, Managing Executive Officer, In Charge of Group IT and Head of IT Systems, SBI Shinsei Bank. The discussion explored how long-term technology decisions and global partnerships continue to shape the bank’s digital roadmap.

Global perspectives on Japan’s evolving role in the fintech landscape were shared by Rajeev Kannan, Managing Executive Officer & Head of India Division, SMBC; Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, GFTN and Advisor, Monetary Authority of Singapore; and Pieter Pranken, Managing Director, GFTN Japan and Advisor, Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Expressing gratitude to partners, Vishnu R. Dusad, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Nucleus Software, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering platforms focused on stability, security and long-term value. Parag Bhise, CEO & Executive Director, Nucleus Software, said Japan continues to set a global benchmark for responsible innovation, adding that Nucleus Software remains focused on enabling institutions to scale confidently in an increasingly AI-driven world.

As Nucleus Software enters its next chapter in Japan, the company reiterated its resolve to deepen strategic partnerships and contribute meaningfully to the future of finance through trusted, globally connected and AI-ready platforms.

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