IFIS Japan

Basic Information

Stock Code
7833
Industry
Other Products
Category Detail
Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
May 1995
Listing Year
September 2005
Official Website
https://www.ifis.co.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Risk Monster, Fisco, Ururu, Wills, SBI Global Asset Management, IR Japan Holdings, East Radi, AinaBo HD, Kensho, Beat Holdings Limited

Overview

IFIS Japan is a specialized service company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Tokyo, with financial information services as its core business. It provides a variety of information solutions, including printing and distribution of securities reports and electronic delivery.

Current Situation

IFIS Japan is growing in the financial information services sector, with printing and distribution of securities reports and electronic delivery as its main businesses. Based in Tokyo, it utilizes the latest information technology to meet client needs and has established a stable revenue base. The competitive environment is intense with specialized service companies such as SBI Global Asset Management and Wills, so it is strengthening electronic delivery services to differentiate itself. In recent years, it has focused on promoting digitalization and diversifying solutions for customers. On the sustainability front, it is advancing environmental considerations and promoting reduction of paper media through electronic delivery. In the future, it aims to enhance the immediacy and accuracy of information, with improving customer satisfaction as a key challenge. It is working to strengthen relationships with existing customers and develop new markets to achieve sustainable growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • One of the few specialized companies focused on securities report printing
  • Highly regarded in the industry as a pioneer in electronic delivery services
  • Main bases in Tokyo with excellent transportation access
  • High customer satisfaction due to industry-specific services
  • Maintains long-term transaction relationships with many financial institutions
  • Industry differentiation through integrated printing and electronic delivery
  • Organizational structure capable of flexibly responding to customer requests
  • Actively promoting shift from paper-based to electronic media
  • Strict personal information protection system
  • Comprehensive training system specialized in securities information accuracy
  • Enhanced market insights through diverse financial data provision
  • Reputation for rapid and accurate delivery services
  • Maintained stable supply system even during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Structure capable of flexibly responding to changes in financial conditions
  • Employs a small but elite team of specialized staff compared to competitors

Hidden Connections

  • Entered into undisclosed collaboration agreements with major financial groups in response to some customer requests
  • Collaborates with parts of major domestic securities exchanges in electronic delivery systems
  • Successfully formed a network with local small and medium-sized printing companies in the printing division
  • Proprietary developed IT technology used in analysis platforms of some financial think tanks
  • Influential supplier advancing expansion of API integration services based on customer requests
  • Deeply involved in the market as a sponsor of financial information events
  • Possesses excellent cooperation system with public transportation in Tokyo for delivery operations
  • Actively expanding services to local financial institutions

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for delivery services due to digitalization progress
  • Diversification of information needs from financial institutions
  • Deepening utilization of AI and big data
  • Expansion of specialized services accompanying regulatory strengthening
  • Increasing online usage due to telework establishment
  • Expansion of investor base and increasing information demands
  • Acceleration of DX promotion
  • Penetration of sustainability philosophy
  • Boom in domestic and international financial markets
  • Expansion of cloud service utilization
  • Demand for highly specialized information provision
  • Potential for developing new customer segments

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve over 70% of revenue from electronic delivery
  • Digital printing ratio over 60%
  • Expand domestic market share by 30%
  • Advanced service through AI utilization
  • Complete realization of sustainable management
  • Develop 10 new BtoB services
  • Continuously maintain customer satisfaction over 90%
  • Introduce unprecedented information provision technologies
  • Expand transactions with local small and medium-sized financial institutions
  • Achieve 100% security enhancement

Business Segments

Information Solutions for Financial Institutions

Overview
Deploys report printing and electronic information services specialized for financial institutions, supporting with fast and high-precision information provision.
Competitiveness
Integration of high-precision securities information printing and electronic delivery
Customers
  • Securities firms
  • Banks
  • Asset management companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Fund managers
  • Investment advisory firms
  • Consulting firms
  • Market research firms
  • Financial Services Agency-related organizations
  • Stock exchanges
Products
  • Securities report printing
  • Electronic delivery services
  • Market data analysis tools
  • Fund management information
  • Customer information services
  • Risk analysis reports

Information Services for Corporations and Investors

Overview
Provides financial information and IR support tools for corporations and investors to support investment decision-making.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive coverage and ease of use of extensive corporate information data
Customers
  • Listed companies
  • Venture companies
  • Investors
  • Institutional investors
  • Consultants
  • Financial advisors
  • IR personnel
  • Securities analysts
  • Financial information vendors
Products
  • Corporate financial database
  • IR support services
  • Market research reports
  • Investment analysis tools
  • Shareholders' meeting materials creation support

Printing and Bookbinding Services

Overview
Specializes in printing and bookbinding for financial and administrative sectors, providing high-quality services with on-time delivery.
Competitiveness
Advanced printing technology and responsiveness specialized in finance
Customers
  • Financial service companies
  • Publishers
  • Government agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • Advertising agencies
  • Marketing companies
  • Event management companies
Products
  • Securities report printing
  • Booklet binding
  • Pamphlet printing
  • Report binding
  • Shipping agency services

Electronic Data Management Services

Overview
Provides secure electronic management and delivery services for financial information to reduce information leakage risks.
Competitiveness
Superior security electronic delivery platform
Customers
  • Securities firms
  • Financial information vendors
  • Investment advisory firms
  • Audit firms
  • Law firms
  • IT vendors
Products
  • Electronic book delivery
  • Data archive services
  • Secure delivery solutions
  • Information management systems

Market Research and Analysis Services

Overview
Provides high-quality research services on stock markets and corporate trends to financial institutions.
Competitiveness
In-depth analysis capabilities by specialized analysts
Customers
  • Securities firms
  • Asset management companies
  • Corporate strategy departments
  • Consulting firms
  • Economic research institutions
Products
  • Market trend reports
  • Investment trend analysis
  • Competitor research
  • Economic indicator analysis

IT Solution Development

Overview
Develops IT systems related to financial information delivery to support customer business efficiency.
Competitiveness
Advanced IT expertise specialized in the financial industry
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Information service companies
  • Stock exchanges
  • IT companies
Products
  • Information delivery system development
  • Data integration platform
  • Customer management systems
  • API integration services

Business Support Services

Overview
Provides advanced support for document-related operations and compliance to promote business efficiency.
Competitiveness
Practical support based on extensive financial industry knowledge
Customers
  • Financial Services Agency
  • Audit firms
  • Securities firms
  • Corporate IR teams
Products
  • Document creation support
  • Data verification services
  • Compliance support
  • Business process improvement support

Advertising and Marketing Services

Overview
Deploys effective advertising and PR services utilizing financial information.
Competitiveness
Financial expertise in marketing knowledge and track record
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Corporate IR
  • Media agencies
Products
  • Securities investment advertising
  • IR event planning
  • Market PR
  • Promotion support

Logistics and Delivery Services

Overview
Logistics services handling reliable delivery of financial reports and market information.
Competitiveness
Delivery network optimized for the financial industry
Customers
  • Securities firms
  • Financial institutions
  • Information delivery companies
Products
  • Rapid delivery of printed materials
  • Consigned storage management
  • Regular shipping services

Education and Training Services

Overview
Provides education programs on utilizing financial information to support customer understanding.
Competitiveness
Specialized training content tailored to actual business
Customers
  • Securities firms
  • Financial institutions
  • Investor education institutions
Products
  • Financial information literacy training
  • Seminars for investors
  • Information utilization courses

Customer Support Services

Overview
Builds a prompt and courteous support system for information service users.
Competitiveness
Dedicated staff with financial knowledge
Customers
  • Financial information users
  • Investors
  • Securities firm customers
Products
  • Inquiry response
  • Troubleshooting
  • User manual creation

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High-precision printing technology specialized in financial information
  • Speed of electronic delivery services
  • Flexible responsiveness to customer needs
  • Excellent access based in Tokyo
  • Established delivery network
  • Diverse information solution provision capabilities
  • Highly specialized employees
  • High data security management
  • Reliable brand
  • Long years of industry experience
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Diverse customer base
  • Continuous introduction of information technology
  • Rapid market responsiveness
  • Thorough compliance with laws and regulations

Competitive Advantages

  • Integrated services combining securities report printing and electronic delivery
  • Real-time market information delivery capabilities
  • Deep domain knowledge specialized in finance
  • Improved customer satisfaction through diverse service lineup
  • Linked system for rapid printing and delivery
  • Specialized customer support system
  • Strong transaction relationships with industry leaders
  • Robust security system
  • Improved information delivery efficiency through cloud technology utilization
  • Building long-term customer trust relationships
  • Data accuracy exceeding industry standards
  • Preparation for international expansion through multilingual support
  • Transparency in legal compliance and information disclosure
  • Cost-efficient printing production
  • Adaptation to society advancing environmental measures through digitalization promotion

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from digitalization in the financial industry
  • Rise of low-cost overseas printing services
  • Business impacts from legal and regulatory changes
  • Obsolescence of existing services due to technological innovations
  • Diversification of customer information acquisition methods
  • Increasing cyber security risks
  • Competitive pressure from emerging companies
  • Rapid changes in customer needs
  • Declining demand for printed materials
  • Risk of reputational damage from information leaks
  • Reduced demand for financial information due to economic downturns
  • Printing and delivery delays due to natural disasters

Innovations

2023: Enhanced Electronic Delivery Service Functions

Overview
Significantly improved user convenience by updating the real-time delivery system.
Impact
Improved customer satisfaction and 20% increase in new contracts

2022: Introduction of AI for Market Data Analysis

Overview
Utilized AI to improve accuracy and analysis speed of market data.
Impact
Enhanced competitiveness of market services

2021: Full Migration to Cloud Infrastructure

Overview
Cloudified information management systems to improve operational efficiency and security.
Impact
Reduced system failures and operational cost savings

2024: Introduction of Environmentally Friendly Printing Technology

Overview
Began using low-environmental-impact inks and paper materials.
Impact
10% reduction in CO2 emissions and improved environmental evaluation

2020: Introduction of Electronic Signature Technology Service

Overview
Enhanced reliability of electronically delivered documents through authentication strengthening.
Impact
Expanded customer base by ensuring legal validity

Sustainability

  • Reducing environmental impact by promoting digitalization of paper media
  • Active introduction of environmentally friendly printing supplies
  • Implementation of in-house energy-saving policies
  • Promotion of telework to reduce commuting
  • Participation in local cleanup activities
  • Environmental considerations in supply chain
  • Improved recycling rate
  • Promotion of paperless meetings
  • Strengthening waste reduction activities
  • Sustainable resource procurement