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Cashless Payments 2026: Seminar Overview

On June 24, 2026, a compelling seminar titled "Progress of Cashless Payments 2026: Overview of Systems, Markets, and Latest Trends" will take place, led by Masayuki Yamamoto. He is the head of Yamamoto International Consultants and a lecturer at Meiji Gakuin University’s Faculty of Law. This event promises to shed light on the ever-evolving landscape of cashless payments.

Seminar Details

• - Date: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (JST)
• - Location: Kioi Forum, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 1F New Otani Garden Court
• - Attendance Options:

- In-person at the venue
- Live streaming via Zoom Webinar
- Archive access for two weeks post-event

Seminar Focus

As cashless societies accelerate, understanding the dynamics of systems, markets, and technology is more crucial than ever. Masayuki Yamamoto will navigate through key aspects of cashless systems, including:

• - International Card Structures: An in-depth look at credit, debit, and prepaid cards from major players like Visa, Mastercard, and JCB.
• - Fees and Charges: An explanation of merchant fees and interchange fees, critical components of cashless transactions.
• - Payment Networks: Current statuses of networks that underpin cashless transactions, including domestic and international variations.
• - Emerging Cashless Payment Systems: Insights into mobile payments, QR codes, and new platforms.

The seminar will also address significant trends expected by 2026, including:

• - Increase in Fraudulent Activities: Examining the reasons behind rising fraud in cashless transactions.
• - Merchant Fees Dynamics: Discussions surrounding the evolving landscape of merchant charges.
• - Consumer Research Developments: Insights into ongoing investigations by consumer-focused committees regarding cashless payment systems.
• - Technological Partnerships: Updates on collaborations such as those between JR East’s Teppay and PayPay/Visa.
• - Stablecoins and Regulation: The implications of recognizing stablecoins under Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

This seminar aims to answer crucial questions about the cashless payment evolution, looking at current news and regulatory changes that shape the future of financial transactions. It will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of cashless payment mechanisms and highlight the path forward.

Key Topics to be Covered:

1. International Card Brand Mechanisms:
- Insights into Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and their business models.
- Differences between domestic and international structures.

2. System and Business Models of International Cards:
- Understanding fee structures and recent shifts in profitability.
- Analysis of payment networks and their interconnections.

3. New Cashless Transaction Mechanisms:
- Exploring smartphone payments and emerging payment platforms.
- Examining the impact of BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) schemes.

4. Essential Trends to Watch:
- A focus on the potential rise in fraud, consumer protections, and platform integrations.

5. Future of Japan's Cashless Payments:
- Summarizing the cashless payment landscape in Japan and forecasting the role of financial institutions.

6. Q&A Session:

• - Network and exchange business cards with fellow participants.

Contact Information

For more inquiries, reach out to the Shinsocial System Comprehensive Research Institute:

• - Location: 4F Zaimax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Tel: 03-5532-8850
• - Fax: 03-5532-8851
• - Website: SSK21

About SSK

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