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Seminar Overview

On February 27, 2026, a significant seminar titled "The Latest Financial Regulations on Stablecoins and Payment Services" will be held, featuring attorney Ryo Sekiguchi from Horii Law Office, which is registered in both Japan and New York. This event promises to cover the entire landscape of financial regulation related to stablecoins and payment services, especially in light of the upcoming amendments to the Payment Services Act, set to come into effect in 2026.

Key Details

This seminar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current trends and regulatory challenges facing the evolving landscape of cashless payments and remittance services. As technological advancements drive rapid changes in the financial ecosystem, it is crucial for businesses to remain compliant with the constantly evolving regulatory framework.

Date and Time

• - Date: February 27, 2026 (Friday)
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (JST)

Mode of Attendance

• - In-person Attendance:

SSK Seminar Room
4th Floor, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

• - Live Webinar: Available via Zoom
• - On-demand Access: Archive will be available for two weeks, allowing participants to view the content at their convenience.

Seminar Content Highlights

The seminar will feature a concise overview of recent trends in remittance and payment services:

1. Recent Trends in Payment Services
- Integration with other financial services
- The prevalence of cashless payment solutions in society
- Cross-border money transfers (international remittance and cross-border collection services)
- Payment services targeting businesses
- Collaboration with financial institutions

2. General Overview of Payment and Remittance Regulations
- Overview of payment and remittance service regulations
- Comprehensive regulations regarding digital currency services
- Overview of regulations related to Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services

3. Financial Regulations Pertaining to Remittance Services
- Regulatory positioning of remittance services
- Banking remittance services and financial regulations
- Remittance services provided by money transfer businesses and financial regulations
- Electronic payment agent services and their regulations

4. Financial Regulations Related to Payment Services
- Regulations concerning prepaid payment means
- Regulatory aspects of BNPL and similar payment services
- Regulations regarding collection agents, including cross-border services

5. Regulatory Framework Surrounding Stablecoins
- Regulatory positioning of stablecoins
- Regulations for issuers of stablecoins
- Regulations for intermediaries of stablecoins (such as electronic payment means transaction businesses)
- Providing wallets for stablecoins
- Stablecoins and payment facilitation services

6. Q&A Session and Networking
The seminar will conclude with a Q&A session allowing participants to engage directly with the speaker, as well as an opportunity for networking through business card exchanges.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please contact:
New Society System Institute
4th Floor, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03-5532-8850
Fax: 03-5532-8851
Website: SSK21

About New Society System Institute (SSK)

Established on December 6, 1996, SSK has been engaged in providing corporate business seminars for over 28 years. Holding around 500 seminars annually, SSK's primary goal is to deliver high-level strategic information and contribute to business opportunities in an ever-evolving business environment. The organization is committed to being a strategic partner by continuously providing cutting-edge insights and a variety of services tailored to the needs of its clients.