Monex Group reported a Q3 FY2025 net loss of ¥9.9 billion due to one-time expenses related to Coincheck's Nasdaq listing.
Excluding these costs, the company's operational performance remained robust, driven by strong crypto trading volumes.
Japanese
financial services firm Monex Group Inc. reported a third-quarter net loss of
¥9.9 billion ($67 million), primarily due to one-time expenses related to its
cryptocurrency subsidiary Coincheck's Nasdaq listing, even as its core
businesses showed strong performance.
Monex Posts ¥10B Loss on
Coincheck Listing Costs
The company
recorded ¥17.1 billion in one-time expenses related
to Coincheck Group N.V.'s December listing, including ¥13.7 billion in
share-based compensation expenses and ¥3.4 billion in professional fees.
Excluding these costs, the company's operational performance remained robust,
driven by strong crypto trading volumes and steady brokerage revenues.
Coincheck's
marketplace trading volume more than doubled to ¥245.6 billion in the quarter,
reflecting broader crypto market momentum. The U.S. segment maintained steady
performance with quarterly profit of ¥1.5 billion, while the Japanese
operations benefited from the strategic alliance with NTT DOCOMO.
The
company's total assets under custody and management reached ¥12 trillion,
marking significant expansion of its business base. Monex Securities, now an
equity-method affiliate following its partnership with NTT DOCOMO, saw its
mutual fund balance grow to ¥1.96 trillion, up 8% from the previous quarter.
Source: Monex
Looking
ahead, Monex Group maintains its focus on achieving a 15% ROE while balancing
growth investments with shareholder returns.
Dividend and Buyback
In a
separate announcement, Monex
declared a special year-end dividend of ¥10 per share, funded by proceeds from
the sale of its Hong Kong subsidiary, Monex Boom Securities. This comes in
addition to the ordinary dividend of ¥15.1 per share, bringing the total
year-end dividend to ¥25.1.
The company
continues to execute its ¥5 billion share buyback program announced in July
2024, having repurchased ¥2.7 billion worth of shares as of January 31, 2025.
Monex maintains its target of achieving a 15% ROE while balancing growth
investments with shareholder returns.
The Crypto Bet
Nearly a
year ago, Monex completed the acquisition of a majority stake in 3iQ Digital
Holdings, a Canadian crypto asset management firm. This deal, first announced
in December 2023, brought 3iQ and its subsidiaries under Monex's ownership.
To support
3iQ's growth, Monex invested $7.5 million in its Managed Account Platform
(QMAP). This platform provides institutional investors with access to a variety
of crypto hedge funds, focusing on strategies designed to meet the needs of
global institutions. The investment reinforces 3iQ's position in institutional
digital asset management.
Additionally,
Monex has introduced a new service in partnership with Tokyo-based NTT Docomo,
allowing customers to purchase mutual funds using credit cards. By integrating
NTT Docomo’s d CARD, users can earn up to 1.1% back in d POINTs on their
monthly mutual fund contributions. Monex expects this rewards system to
encourage regular investments by offering added financial incentives.
Japanese
financial services firm Monex Group Inc. reported a third-quarter net loss of
¥9.9 billion ($67 million), primarily due to one-time expenses related to its
cryptocurrency subsidiary Coincheck's Nasdaq listing, even as its core
businesses showed strong performance.
Monex Posts ¥10B Loss on
Coincheck Listing Costs
The company
recorded ¥17.1 billion in one-time expenses related
to Coincheck Group N.V.'s December listing, including ¥13.7 billion in
share-based compensation expenses and ¥3.4 billion in professional fees.
Excluding these costs, the company's operational performance remained robust,
driven by strong crypto trading volumes and steady brokerage revenues.
Coincheck's
marketplace trading volume more than doubled to ¥245.6 billion in the quarter,
reflecting broader crypto market momentum. The U.S. segment maintained steady
performance with quarterly profit of ¥1.5 billion, while the Japanese
operations benefited from the strategic alliance with NTT DOCOMO.
The
company's total assets under custody and management reached ¥12 trillion,
marking significant expansion of its business base. Monex Securities, now an
equity-method affiliate following its partnership with NTT DOCOMO, saw its
mutual fund balance grow to ¥1.96 trillion, up 8% from the previous quarter.
Source: Monex
Looking
ahead, Monex Group maintains its focus on achieving a 15% ROE while balancing
growth investments with shareholder returns.
Dividend and Buyback
In a
separate announcement, Monex
declared a special year-end dividend of ¥10 per share, funded by proceeds from
the sale of its Hong Kong subsidiary, Monex Boom Securities. This comes in
addition to the ordinary dividend of ¥15.1 per share, bringing the total
year-end dividend to ¥25.1.
The company
continues to execute its ¥5 billion share buyback program announced in July
2024, having repurchased ¥2.7 billion worth of shares as of January 31, 2025.
Monex maintains its target of achieving a 15% ROE while balancing growth
investments with shareholder returns.
The Crypto Bet
Nearly a
year ago, Monex completed the acquisition of a majority stake in 3iQ Digital
Holdings, a Canadian crypto asset management firm. This deal, first announced
in December 2023, brought 3iQ and its subsidiaries under Monex's ownership.
To support
3iQ's growth, Monex invested $7.5 million in its Managed Account Platform
(QMAP). This platform provides institutional investors with access to a variety
of crypto hedge funds, focusing on strategies designed to meet the needs of
global institutions. The investment reinforces 3iQ's position in institutional
digital asset management.
Additionally,
Monex has introduced a new service in partnership with Tokyo-based NTT Docomo,
allowing customers to purchase mutual funds using credit cards. By integrating
NTT Docomo’s d CARD, users can earn up to 1.1% back in d POINTs on their
monthly mutual fund contributions. Monex expects this rewards system to
encourage regular investments by offering added financial incentives.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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