Fukuoka Prefecture is committed to establishing itself as an International Financial City by actively attracting and nurturing top-tier financial talent.

As part of this initiative, we recently hosted a financial industry seminar at Fukuoka University on July 9, 2026. We were honored to welcome speakers from two leading institutions, State Street Trust and Banking and Minna no Bank, who shared their expertise and insights with students.

The event was a great success, drawing over 100 students, and we were thrilled to receive more than 80 thoughtful comments from the attendees.

Highlights of student feedback:
✓ “My perception of the financial industry as being ‘stuffy’ was turned 180 degrees.”
✓ “I wasn’t originally interested in finance, but learning about these ‘new models of banking’ and cutting-edge initiatives has definitely made me consider it as a career path.”
✓ “It was eye-opening to see how the financial services we use every day are supported behind the scenes. I now view the industry as much more accessible and attractive.”

In an era where cashless payments and digital assets are part of our daily lives, we hope this seminar provided students with valuable insights into the roles and opportunities at the forefront of this evolution.

Fukuoka Prefecture remains dedicated to promoting the appeal of the financial industry and expanding career opportunities to empower talent right here in Fukuoka.