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Sapeet Introduces AX Solutions for Regional Banks

In a move that could redefine the operational framework of regional banks, Sapeet, headquartered in Tokyo, has announced the launch of its AX (AI Transformation) solutions aimed at helping these institutions transition from traditional banking practices to a model focused on solving the fundamental challenges faced by local businesses. By shifting the emphasis from mere deposit and loan proposals to a broader spectrum of both financial and non-financial support, Sapeet aims to facilitate a transformative journey for regional banks in their corporate sales endeavors.

The Background: A Need for Transformational Change in Regional Banking

Regional banks are currently grappling with two major changes: the increasing complexity of issues faced by local enterprises and intensifying competition within the financial sector. The environment surrounding local businesses has become more demanding due to factors such as declining populations leading to smaller markets, chronic labor shortages, rising costs of raw materials and energy, and challenges associated with business succession due to a lack of heirs. Moreover, delays in the adoption of digital transformation (DX) and artificial intelligence (AI) have added to the hurdles these businesses must navigate.

In parallel, regional banks face increased competition not only from traditional banking institutions but also from large telecommunications companies and Banking as a Service (BaaS) providers, which are entering the financial services arena. In this increasingly diversified landscape of funding sources, maintaining a competitive edge through traditional deposit and loan relationships is proving to be a tough challenge.

In light of this backdrop, regional banks need to evolve beyond their conventional role, delving deeper into the understanding of businesses' operational and managerial challenges. This necessitates not just facilitating loans but also offering comprehensive support to ensure sustainable growth.

Challenges Faced by Regional Banks

During its previous assistance to various regional banks, Sapeet identified shared challenges, prominently the acute labor shortages and the breakdown of knowledge transfer. Many banks are attempting to reallocate personnel freed up by the digitization of administrative tasks into sales roles. However, issues such as a lack of training resources and the loss of tacit knowledge held by veteran employees have come to light. The expertise and negotiation skills of top employees are often seen as mere individual traits rather than assets that can be systematically shared across the organization.

In response to these challenges, Sapeet aims to lead the transformation of corporate sales in regional banks by providing its AX Solution.

About Sapeet's AX Solution

Although many regional banks have begun implementing AI, its application remains largely confined to back-office operations like administrative tasks and credit assessments. Maximizing revenue opportunities in a resource-constrained environment necessitates incorporating AI into core business activities, particularly in corporate sales, which directly impact income.

Key Features of the AX Solution

Unlike the provision of fragmented tools, Sapeet's solution aims to enhance the entire corporate sales process within regional banks, which includes aspects like deal preparation, proposal consultations, and knowledge sharing.

1. Integration of Knowledge through the Agent Data Platform (ADP): Sapeet constructs a data foundation, known as the Agent Data Platform (ADP), which integrates structured and unstructured data accumulated within banks. It analyzes the tacit knowledge possessed by veteran employees regarding loan decisions, business evaluations, and customer insights, thereby extracting successful patterns and decision-making contexts crucial for corporate sales.

2. AI Agent Support Optimized for Sales Processes: The solution embeds AI agents across various corporate sales processes, including deal preparation and issue identification. Bank employees receive specific insights and hypotheses about potential customer challenges, enhancing the accuracy of their proposals and expediting decision-making efforts.

3. Creation of a High-Performance Sales Organization through Autonomous Learning: New insights gleaned from daily sales activities are automatically fed back to the ADP, facilitating continuous improvement in both AI capabilities and overall organizational proposal effectiveness. This ensures that regional banks can adapt to evolving customer needs and competitive pressures.

Upcoming Webinar on AX Solutions

To further explain this service launch, Sapeet is hosting a webinar. Attendees will gain insights into the solution's details, the future roles that regional banks must adopt, and the latest trends in AI applications based on case studies from other banks. A Q&A session will be held, allowing participants to discuss their concerns or hurdles regarding implementation.

• - Date: June 17, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Archiving available on June 24)
• - Format: Online (Zoom)
• - Target Audience: Executives and personnel responsible for corporate planning, DX promotion, and corporate sales in regional banks
• - Topics Covered: Possibilities for AI utilization in corporate sales, external environmental analysis, successful AI adoption keys, and a detailed description of the AX Solution.
• - Speaker: Sapeet AI Consultant Naoki Enokida
• - Registration: Reservation Link
• - Registration Deadline: June 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM

About Sapeet

Sapeet is a venture derived from the University of Tokyo, specializing in the enhancement and amplification of competitive advantages through its Expert AI services, analyzing unique veteran knowledge within companies. By offering user-friendly systems for communication AI and physical analysis AI, Sapeet aids organizations in establishing collaborative frameworks between AI and human efforts.

• - Company Name: Sapeet Inc.
• - Location: 8th floor, Ichigo Mita Building, 5-13-18 Shiba, Minato, Tokyo
• - CEO: Eiji Tsukiyama
• - Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange, Growth (Stock Code: 269A)
• - Website: Sapeet

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