At Monex Group, our corporate philosophy is: “With state-of-the-art Information Technology, globally universal values and a sense of professionalism, Monex Group designs innovative ways of managing money and realizing individual self-fulfillment for an ever-changing future. Our ultimate goal is to optimize each person’s lifetime balance sheet.” This philosophy goes beyond simply increasing wealth or achieving personal goals. We strive to empower individuals to design their own lives in a positive and healthy way, expanding the possibilities
of their future.


Innovation is essential to realizing this vision. Over the years, we have delivered many industry firsts in Japan and created services and products that previously did not exist. As more people resonate with our mission, the exchange of ideas within the Group becomes
the driving force of our growth. This page captures the essence of our innovation.
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web3, Cryptocurrency-related services

In 1999, at the dawn of the internet era, Monex Group founded Monex, Inc. as an online securities company, foreseeing the rise of online financial services. In 2011, to better meet the diversifying needs of individual investors and strengthen our competitiveness, we launched our “Global Vision” strategy focused on Japan, China, and the United States, culminating in the acquisition of TradeStation in the U.S. This gave Japanese retail investors access to international markets like never before.

 

In 2017, we embarked on our “New Beginning,” recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain and crypto assets in reshaping capital markets. In 2018, Coincheck, Inc. joined the Group, marking our formal entry into the crypto asset industry. In 2024, Coincheck Group, a holding company of Coincheck,Inc., was listed on NASDAQ, further expanding our presence in the global crypto asset industry and accelerating both horizontal and vertical business expansion.

 

We continue to develop a wide range of services, including: “Coincheck,” a cryptocurrency exchange platform supporting the digital economy, QMAP, an investment platform from 3iQ a crypto asset management firm, OASIS, a web3-era community platform, Monex Web3 ID (MID) a secure digital ID infrastructure. Monex Group remains committed to providing forward-looking services that shape the future.

Platforms Supporting the Digital Economy

Delivering the Latest Trends and Insights in web3 and Crypto Assets

Infrastructure Services of web3

Wellbeing-Related Services

Monex Group's corporate philosophy, “realizing an individual's self-fulfillment and optimizing their lifetime balance sheet,” includes the concept of wellbeing. This includes enabling people to live happier, healthier lives. GENEX aims to enhance the quality of health management through genome testing services grounded in data-driven insights. Monex Life Settlement supports improvements in the QOL (quality of life) for cancer patients by offering an insurance purchase service, a practice commonly seen in Europe and the United States. Viling, a company engaged in the human resources development business, strives to realize a society where everyone can work and live as their true selves. It operates the AI Therapist “co-mii,” a comprehensive service that diagnoses developmental characteristics, automatically generates personalized support plans, and provides tailored care menus for afterschool day care and child development support. Viling also runs the Ichikyu Rework, an independent training center, which supports individuals with mental health challenges in developing daily living and self-sufficiency skills.

The IDEI AWARD has been held annually since 2005 as an internal recognition program designed to honor individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and implemented innovative approaches. Open to employees across all Group companies worldwide, the award celebrates groundbreaking ideas and their successful execution.
Here is a digest of all the IDEI AWARD winners from 2005.