TOPPAN Edge Inc. (TOPPAN Edge), a TOPPAN Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings, will take part on February 25-26 in the GFTN Forum Japan 2026, the global anchor event of the banking, securities, insurance and fintech event Japan Fintech Week 2026 being held at Bellesalle Tokyo Nihonbashi.
GFTN Forum Japan is one of the main international events included in the Japan Fintech Week 2026 program organized by the Financial Services Agency. It is organized by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), a non-profit organization established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in cooperation with international bodies to further advance fintech. The 2025 forum saw 5,600 attendees from 74 countries including investors and representatives from the fintech industry, central banks, and government-related bodies.
TOPPAN Edge has been certified as Japan’s first Qualified vLEI1 issuer in September 2025 and will present use cases as an eligible issuer, including vLEI when using AI agents and in block chain financial transactions. TOPPAN Edge will also introduce concepts for services designed for the widespread use of vLEIs.
Exhibit Focus
1. vLEI Use Cases for AI Agents
The financial industry has high expectations for AI agents that can make decisions and act autonomously. Within the broad field of finance, such AI agents are expected to take on roles previously managed by people to improve efficiency and increase automation. Some potential uses are compiling personalized asset management proposals, conducting due diligence for investment banking, and automating investment decisions.
There are however concerns about problems arising within the digital framework with the use of these services, such as trust issues regarding AI agent judgment and sources, and even identity theft and subsequent scamming.
One way to address such issues is by assigning a vLEI to AI agents tasked with compiling proposals and conducting transactions with external companies and clients. By verifying the source and authority of the AI agent, the vLEI can assist with compliance in the use of AI in the financial industry and contribute to improving efficiency in finance.
2. vLEI Use Cases for Blockchain Transactions
Blockchain financial transactions are continuing to grow. However, if the blockchain were to utilize erroneous information from an unreliable source when processing external data such as market prices and event information, the entire blockchain could lose its credibility.
TOPPAN Edge’s booth at GFTN Forum Japan will introduce vLEI use cases for blockchain financial transactions that can protect against such a risk. Requiring the information source’s vLEI when the blockchain gathers external information makes it possible to certify that the information is trustworthy. As a result, it is also possible to have a safe and swift transaction and create an environment where even major trade/finance deals can be conducted safely.
GFTN Forum Japan 2026
Dates: February 24-27, 2026 *TOPPAN Edge booth: February 25-26, 2026
Venue: Bellesalle Tokyo Nihonbashi
Organizer: Global Finance & Technology Network（GFTN）
Official Website: https://gftnforum.jp/
TOPPAN Edge booth: GFTN Global Premium Lounge Hall
About the TOPPAN Group
Established in Tokyo in 1900, the TOPPAN Group is a leading and diversified global provider committed to delivering sustainable, integrated solutions in fields including printing, communications, security, packaging, décor materials, electronics, and digital transformation. The TOPPAN Group’s global team of more than 50,000 employees offers optimal solutions enabled by industry-leading expertise and technologies to address the diverse challenges of every business sector and society and contribute to the achievement of shared sustainability goals.
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