Japan Financial Services Consulting

YCP specializes in consulting services that propel businesses forward in Japan's financial services market, leveraging global insights.

YCP Financial Services Experts in Japan

In Japan, the Financial Services industry faces rapid evolution, driven by technology and regulation.

YCP stands at the forefront, offering tailored consulting solutions to navigate Japan's complex Financial Services landscape, leveraging global expertise.

As your trusted partner, YCP is committed to propelling your Financial Services endeavors to new heights in Japan.

YCP in Numbers

Project Across Asia

Offices

Portfolio Businesses

Professionals

Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with
Japan's Financial Services Professionals

Fintech

We specialize in Japan's Fintech sector, offering insights into mobile banking, digital payments, and blockchain for market success.

Banking

Specializing in Japan's banking sector, we navigate regulations & tech innovations to bolster client growth.

Insurance

Specializing in Japan's insurance sector, we offer strategic insights to navigate unique regulatory landscapes and market trends.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Boost your Marketing & Sales in Japan with YCP's expert insights and strategies.

Branding & Brand Management
Product & Portfolio Management
Pricing
Digital Marketing
E-commerce
Customer Experience
Sales Channel Strategy
Digital Sales

Operations

Elevate your operations in Japan with YCP's tailored financial consulting expertise

Project Management Office (PMO)
Growth Strategy Implementation
Operation Transformation
Manufacturing
Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Driving supply chain efficiency in Japan with strategic insights and localized solutions.

Supply Chain
Digital Supply Chain
Procurement
Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Guiding seamless M&A and PMI in Japan with unmatched local expertise and strategic insights.

M&A Strategy
Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
M&A Target Scouting
Buyer/Investor Search
Commercial Due Diligence
M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
Valuation
Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
Value Creation
IPO PMO
Joint Venture
Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

Navigating Japan's finance sector with strategic insights for transformative growth.

Business Strategy
Corporate Finance
Growth Opportunity Identification
New Business Development
Organization Strategy
Enterprise Risk Management
Asset/Project Risk Management
Digital Strategy
Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

Elevate your business in Japan with YCP's expert digital transformation guidance.

DX Vision
Digital Roadmap
CIO/CDO Support
System Architecture Design
DX PMO
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Big Data Analysis
IT Organization Design & Restructuring
IT Portfolio Management
Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

Guiding Japan's public sector to innovate and enhance efficiency with tailored financial strategies.

Economic Development
Public Policy Development
E-Governance

Sustainability

Empowering your sustainability journey in Japan with expert guidance.

Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
Double Materiality
Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
Sustainability Due Diligence
Supply Chain Assessment
ESG Reporting
Investor Relations & Fundraising
Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

Harnessing local insights to guide financial strategies in Japan's dynamic market.

Market Landscape
Market Size
Industry Structure and Trend
Competitive Benchmark
Business Partner Search & Screening
B2B/B2C Customer Survey
Consumer Research

Navigating Financial Services Sector in Japan

Intense Regulatory Environment Can Impede Growth

Japan's financial services face up to 3% annual compliance costs, slowing growth while affecting profitability due to regulatory adherence and obligations.
While compliance costs mount, enhancing IT infrastructure could mitigate expenses and boost efficiency. Investment in fintech may offer significant cost savings.

Aging Population Pressures Financial Markets

Japan has a rapidly aging population, with 28% over 65, leading to shrinking domestic consumption, destabilizing market demand for financial services.
Utilizing advanced analytics, catering to aging consumers' needs through tailored financial products can tap into unexplored pockets of market potential.

Digital Transformation Paves Market Growth Path

Technology investments in Japan rise by 11% yearly, speeding up digital transitions that sophisticate service offerings within financial sectors.
The shift towards digital services improves efficiency: faster transactions could halve operational timings laying groundwork for novel services enhancing retention.

Increasing Partnership Landscape Boosts Innovation

Strategic alliances in Japan increased by 20% over the past year, fostering technical exchanges facilitating fresh financial product innovation.
By leveraging partnerships, businesses can access new technologies and enhance strategic capabilities, ready to meet the dramatic evolution in user demand trends.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us

"I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for all the effort and commitment that YCP showed us during this project. Although building detailed strategies for different countries within a tough time constraint is without any doubt a demanding and challenging task, YCP did a fabulous job. I believe that the success in this project laid a foundation for building a strong relationship between YCP and GS Caltex, and I promise that YCP will be the first one to be contacted whenever GSC needs any help for growth."

Manager, Finished Lubricants Marketing Strategy Team

GS Caltex

"During the course of the process, I found YCP highly capable to support Toyota to better understand “ASEAN countries”. We usually work with Japanese consulting company and from their report, we can be a “book smart” but can’t have a clear picture of what’s going on in the real market. The project with YCP brought us “real market experience”. YCP's local consultants got their hands dirty in the marketplace with me. This approach enabled me to understand critical consumer insights behind data. I found it very valuable experience. Thank you very much."

Global Insights Manager

Toyota Motor Corporation

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

IT System Development Support for Accounting Workflow Management

Client

An advisory and accounting firm in Japan

Area

Asia, Southeast Asia, Japan

Expertise Scope

System Development, Contract Management, UI/UX Design

Project Summary

Our team developed a robust system on DingTalk, featuring modules for contract/vendor management, settlement requests, debt collection, financial reporting, and purchase requests. The system, supporting both Chinese and Japanese, was web-based, mobile-friendly, and hosted on Alibaba Cloud for up to 50 users. We managed the full development process, including specification finalization, mockups, frontend and backend development, testing, bug fixing, UI/UX improvements, and acceptance testing, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

Business Expansion Support for Credit Financing in Southeast Asia

Client

A Japanese credit financing company

Area

Southeast Asia

Expertise Scope

Market Expansion Strategy, Partner Identification and Outreach

Project Summary

We assisted a Japanese credit financing company in expanding its business into Southeast Asia. Over 12 months, we developed an extensive list of potential targets, shortlisted the top 10 companies per country, and conducted outreach through our network to explore partnership opportunities. We facilitated NDA signings and meetings with suitable candidates, and successfully identified prospects that met the client's requirements across multiple countries.