Rakuten wesentlich besser als Rocket
Tokyo, November 5, 2024 - Rakuten Bank, Ltd. and Rakuten Securities, Inc. today announced that Money Bridge, a service connecting customers’ Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities accounts, has surpassed 6 trillion yen in deposit balance, as of the end of October 2024.
Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities began offering Money Bridge in April 2011 to improve the convenience of services for private asset building and management. Anyone with both a Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities account can apply for a Money Bridge account free of charge. Once setup is complete, users can use the automatic deposit and withdrawal (sweep) function to automatically transfer funds between their securities account and their bank account free of charge. Moreover, a preferential interest rate is applied to the funds transferred to Rakuten Bank that is up to 1.8 times the regular interest rate offered by Rakuten Bank’s ordinary deposit accounts. This user-friendly and efficient system, combined with its attractive benefits, has been embraced by Rakuten members, leading to the milestone of 6 trillion yen in deposit balance.
In addition to Money Bridge, Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities have expanded their customer base through a range of services utilizing the Rakuten Ecosystem. As a result of these initiatives, Rakuten Bank reached 16 million accounts in July 2024, and Rakuten Securities surpassed 11 million general securities customer accounts in April 2024, marking the largest number of non-consolidated securities accounts (based on disclosed information) among Japanese securities companies. Many customers are attracted by the convenience of these entirely online fintech services, which never require a visit to a physical location.
Going forward, Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities are committed to effectively utilizing the strengths of the Rakuten Group to deliver innovative and convenient services that surpass those offered by traditional digital banks and online securities companies.
About Money Bridge
Money Bridge is a free service that anyone with both a Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities account can apply for. Once setup is complete, users can use a sweep function that automatically transfers funds between the two accounts. This eliminates the need for users to manually make deposits and withdrawals, resulting in a more seamless transaction experience.
When making transactions using Rakuten Securities, insufficient funds are automatically withdrawn from the Rakuten Bank account’s deposit balance.
Funds from the Rakuten Securities account are automatically deposited to the Rakuten Bank account in the evening after each business day. These funds are automatically deposited into the account with a preferential interest rate.
Customers can also earn Rakuten Points when using Rakuten Securities by applying for the Happy Program, the customer loyalty program provided by Rakuten Bank.
https://global.rakuten.com/corp/news/press/2024/...p;category=fintech
https://www.ariva.de/news/kolumnen/...e-bei-schwaeche-kaufen-11392458
Rakuten hält mehr als 31 Millionen Aktien
Oct 18, .2024
We caught up with Ryo Matsumura, Senior Vice President of Rakuten’s Commerce & Marketing Company and Group Managing Executive Officer of Rakuten Group on the sidelines of Rakuten Optimism 2024 in Tokyo, Japan, to ask about the tech trends that will define the future of e-commerce, and how Rakuten is leveraging AI to empower merchants and customers across Japan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGRUHebhBI
Rakuten Mobile reached a major milestone last month, officially surpassing 8 million subscribers on October 18, 2024. And that’s not the only thing that’s increasing – the MNO is also gaining popularity as a primary line. Rakuten Mobile’s MNO main line usage among customers increased the most out of all mobile carriers in Japan according to a recent independent third-party survey .
The rapid rate of growth is particularly noteworthy when compared to Rakuten’s other highly successful services such as Rakuten Card, which now has over 30 million cards issue to customers across Japan: Rakuten Mobile has achieved comparable subscriber growth in close to half the time since launch.
The commitment to quality is evident in Rakuten Mobile’s recent launch of commercial services using 700 MHz “platinum band,” in addition to the ongoing expansion of 5G network coverage and an overall 4G population coverage ratio of 99.9%.
Subscribers are making the most of these improvements, averaging 27.9GB of data usage per month, with younger users between the ages of 13 and 22 driving even higher usage at 44.2GB per month.
https://rakuten.today/blog/...as-surpassed-8-million-subscribers.html
Rakuten Securities und HDI-Japan haben zum dritten Mal in Folge die höchste Bewertung von "3 Sternen" sowohl in den Kategorien "Inquiry Desk Rating" als auch "Web Support Rating"
erhalten!
https://www.rakuten-sec.co.jp/web/company/...pdf/press20241107_02.pdf
Basisvereinbarung über Business Alliance und entwickeln und liefern gemeinsam neue Produkte.
https://www.rakuten-sec.co.jp/web/company/...se/pdf/press20241107.pdf
November 12, 2024
Good news for everyone who's into oshikatsu (fan support activities)! Rakuten books launched "Oshiraku," a site that supports fans of all genres in their oshikatsu activities, from music, books and anime to movies and TV dramas. Created by Rakutenians who themselves enjoy oshikatsu, this media hub posts five to ten different news stories and recurring columns daily, as well as exclusive interviews with special details for hardcore fans. The site is convenient because in addition to Rakuten Books, users can opt for various services such as Rakuten Ticket and Rakuten Music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX4x3vy08tM
Rakuten Group Q3 FY2024 Financial Results Highlights
Consolidated Non-GAAP operating income achieves quarterly profitability for the first time in five years, since Q3 FY2019; IFRS operating income achieves first quarterly profitability since Q2 FY2020.
Overall Performance
The Rakuten Group recorded year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth in all three segments in Q3 FY2024: Internet Services, FinTech and Mobile. Consolidated revenue reached 566.7 billion yen, a record high for the third quarter, up 9.3% YoY.
The Rakuten Group recorded Non-GAAP operating income in Q3 FY2024 of 12.3 billion yen, due largely to increased revenue and cost optimization at Rakuten Mobile and a substantial increase in profits at Rakuten Card. The Group achieved quarterly Non-GAAP operating income profitability for the first time in five years, following significant upfront capital investments to build out its Mobile Network Operator (MNO) business starting in Q3 FY2019. In addition, Rakuten Group recorded 538 million yen in IFRS operating income, achieving quarterly profitability for the first time since Q2 FY2020. EBITDA*1 for the quarter was profitable, recording 92.2 billion yen in a significant increase of 159.1% YoY.
As announced in August 2024, Rakuten Mobile has successfully raised 170 billion yen through the sale and leaseback of mobile network assets. Through this transaction, Rakuten Mobile has secured its own necessary short-term funds, thereby improving the Group's overall liquidity. This enables the Group to allocate cash flow from Internet Services and FinTech businesses to reduce interest-bearing debt.
https://global.rakuten.com/corp/news/press/2024/1113_01.html
TOKYO : Japan's Mizuho Financial Group will take a 15 per cent stake in Rakuten Group subsidiary Rakuten Card for 165 billion yen ($1.06 billion) in a further deepening of the two companies' strategic alliance, they said on Wednesday.
The share transfer is planned for Dec. 1, they said.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/...en-card-1-billion-4745911
29.72+5.46(+22.51%)
As of 12:03 PM EST. Market Open.
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ASTS/
Am 13. November 2024 um 07:29 Uhr
Die japanische Mizuho Financial Group wird für 165 Mrd. Yen (1,06 Mrd. $) einen Anteil von 15% an der Rakuten Group-Tochter Rakuten Card übernehmen. Damit wird die strategische Allianz der beiden Unternehmen weiter vertieft, hieß es am Mittwoch.
Der Aktientransfer ist für den 1. Dezember geplant, hieß es.
https://de.marketscreener.com/kurs/aktie/...fur-1-Milliarde-48343797/
Rakuten Bank, Ltd. reported a significant year-on-year increase in profits for the six months ending September 30, 2024, with ordinary profit rising by 37.8% and profit attributable to owners of the parent up by 37.5%. This financial performance reflects the bank’s robust growth and operational efficiency.
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/...ank-sees-strong-profit-growth-2024
Tokyo, Japan, November 14, 2024 - Rakuten Card Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. today announced the launch of the Mizuho Rakuten Card, a new co-branded credit card that will start taking applications and issuing new cards on December 3, 2024. A promotional campaign will launch on the same day to commemorate the release of the Mizuho Rakuten Card.
In a move to transform Japan’s digital payments landscape and forge new business models by combining their respective areas of expertise, six leading companies, including Rakuten Card and Mizuho Bank, formed a business alliance agreement on November 13, 2024. As a key part of this alliance, Rakuten Card and Mizuho Bank have partnered to issue the Mizuho Rakuten Card.
With this new card, customers can designate Mizuho Bank as their withdrawal account. The more customers use the card, the more Rakuten Points – Rakuten’s flagship loyalty program – they earn. The card, which also comes with preferred benefits for banking transactions, is designed to make everyday life more convenient and rewarding for even more customers.
Membership rewards include 1% in Rakuten Points for purchases using the Mizuho Rakuten Card, and 3% for purchases on Rakuten Ichiba, delivering benefits almost identical to the Rakuten Card. Additionally, as an exclusive benefit, the card comes with Mizuho Mileage Club membership and a range of perks such as free ATM withdrawals and waived money transfer fees when using the Mizuho Rakuten Card, making both banking transactions and everyday shopping more rewarding for customers.
Furthermore, the companies are considering introducing even more attractive benefits, such as integration with a new point service, in a significant update planned for Mizuho Bank's Mizuho Mileage Club next spring.
With around 24 million individual customer accounts, Mizuho Bank has made expanding its customer base while maintaining its strong business foundation a key strategic focus. The bank is committed to becoming the most convenient and reliable partner for its customers.
Since launching in July 2005, Rakuten Card has achieved continuous growth, with over 31.44 million cards issued as of the end of September 2024. The company proactively promotes cross-usage with various Rakuten Group services, driving the adoption of cashless payments both within and outside the Group.
With the launch of this partnership card, Rakuten Card, Mizuho Bank and their respective Groups are set to elevate customer convenience to new heights, working together on a variety of innovative services and initiatives.
https://global.rakuten.com/corp/news/press/2024/1114_03.html
November 13, 2024
Rakuten Viber has launched new solutions to further protect communication on the platform. Businesses can now quickly authenticate users to enhance trust and reduce fraud, making interactions more secure.
Sokratis Kalamatianos, responsible for Digital Solutions at Eurobank comments, “As a bank, security is paramount to us. Collaborating with Rakuten Viber to develop a product for enhancing the protection of sensitive information was truly rewarding for Eurobank. Our journey through this process was seamless, driven by our shared commitment to security. The fact that this solution is being rolled out further is a testament to our innovative collaboration.”
“Security is a part of Rakuten Viber’s DNA,” said Cristina Constandache, Chief Revenue Officer at Rakuten Viber. “As 60% of online customers now prioritize security and transparency in communications with businesses, it is imperative to redefine trust. Our new solutions reinforce our commitment to safeguarding every brand-user interaction while solidifying our role as a secure super app. Our mission is to create a platform where everyone can engage seamlessly, with confidence in the privacy and integrity of their communications.”
The new security solutions are available to businesses worldwide on demand.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/13/...er-businesses-security/
Latest IR Materials Third Quarter 2024
https://global.rakuten.com/corp/investors/
Latest IR Materials Third Quarter 2024
https://global.rakuten.com/corp/investors/
November 15, 2024
Dawood Shahdad, VP of wireless core engineering at Boost Mobile, and Rahul Atri, president of the OSS Business Unit at Rakuten Symphony, discuss how Boost Mobile is leveraging Rakuten’s solutions to enhance network operations, service assurance and customer experiences. They reveal the innovations, challenges and outcomes of their joint collaboration.
Feaaturing:
Dawood Shahdad, VP, Wireless Core Engineering, Boost Mobile
Rahul Atri, President, OSS Business Unit, Rakuten Symphony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67aTlFZ8eq4