Corporate Information
Society
As a bank, Sony Bank recognizes the highly public nature of our business and aims to contribute to a society where people can lead fulfilling lives by providing valuable products and services and undertaking corporate activities in line with the vision and values of the Sony Financial Group.
MORE and LESS for the Society
Product and Service-Driven Activities (Applicable products and services are only available in Japanese)
Investment-based crowdfunding with Sony Bank GATE
Providing a platform that combines empathy and investment
Sony Bank manages Sony Bank GATE, an investment-type crowdfunding platform that connects companies taking on new business challenges with individuals who empathize with their cause and want to support them. Many of the companies that engage in crowdfunding seek to solve social issues, and customers who support their cause and underlying reasons for establishing the business can play a key role in this effort by way of investment.
Investment-based crowdfunding with Sony Bank GATE (Available only in Japanese)
Since the launch of the program in August 2017, we have received support from many customers and reached 50 funds by November 2023, with the total contribution amount exceeding 1 billion yen. There are many challenger companies that are implementing activities related to the SDGs, and through Sony Bank GATE, we support the realization of a sustainable society.
Sony Bank's official blog
Sony Bank GATE reaches 50 funds with the total contributions amount exceeding 1 billion yen! (information available only in Japanese)
- From the representative to our customers
- Sony Bank GATE handles funds of a variety of businesses that take on the challenge of solving environmental issues, carrying on traditional culture, regional development, etc. With the growing interest in the SDGs in recent years, we are also focusing our efforts on raising funds for companies that are working towards achieving the SDGs. Many of our customers have invested in challenger companies by emphasizing their business activities and the stories behind them, and the investments and comments of such customers have been a strong encouragement to the companies.
Supporting Children through Products (Installment Time Deposit)
Sony Bank will donate 50 yen to the "Emergency Disaster and Recovery Fund for Children" (established by Save the Children Japan and Sony Group Inc.) for each customer who starts using one of the three installment time deposit products (Yen deposit, Foreign currency deposit, or Investment trust) for the first time. (If you start using all three of the products, the donation amount will be 150 yen per customer.)
This is only eligible for customers who have started using the product from April 1, 2024. Sony Bank will cover the costs and make the donation.
Supporting Children through Three Installment Time Deposit Products (information available only in Japanese)
- From the representative to our customers
- We had been offering 3-year term Yen time deposits with donation (from October 2021 to March 2022 and from June 2022 to March 2024). As a social contribution undertaken together with customers, we have changed the products that are eligible for donation to "Three Installment Time Deposit Products" from April 2024. These three installment time deposit of Yen, foreign currencies, and investment trusts are used by customers of all ages for building up their assets, and are effective products for the future of their families and children. Sony Bank is committed to supporting the next generation of children together with our customers through these three products.
Offering special interest rate mortgages for eco-friendly housing
Sony Bank is committed to contributing to a sustainable society and offers special interest rates for eco-friendly housing to promote the spread of high-performance homes
Notice of Commencement of Offering Special Interest Rate Mortgages for Eco-Friendly Housing (information available only in Japanese)
Supporting the Development of Children (Applicable products and services are only available in Japanese)
Donating to an NPO for every child's bank account opened
From February 2022, Sony Bank has donated 100 yen for every account opened for a child under the age of 15 to Specified Nonprofit Corporation Houkago NPO Afterschool (hereinafter referred to as "Houkago NPO Afterschool") to support the potential of children, and help them overcome the challenges they will face in the future. By opening an account for a child under 15, customers can support this program in addition to the Project for Forest Conservation in Sumatra.
In December 2022, in collaboration with Houkago NPO Afterschool, we released an animated video, "First-Time Financial Education: What would you do if you received some money?"
Donating to an NPO for every child's bank account opened (Available only in Japanese)
- From the representative to our customers
- By opening an account, you will be supporting forest conservation projects and helping to nurture children who will lead the next generation. There may be some occasions when you receive money for your newborn child. You can open a Sony Bank account for your children at the age of 0 in their own names.
Providing a financial education program in partnership with academia
In cooperation with the PBL (Project-Based Learning) course of the Global Business Program at Shirayuri University, Sony Bank provides financial education programs related to "life planning" and "asset management options".
Through the assignments provided by Sony Bank, our goal is to support students who are interested in pursuing careers overseas by teaching them about money management, life planning, and how to use money abroad.
Programs in 2023
Collaboration Agreement in Partnership with Shirayuri University (information available only in Japanese)
Programs in 2022
Financial Education Program in Partnership with Kinjo Gakuin University (information available only in Japanese)
Programs in 2021
20th Anniversary – Financial Education Program in Partnership with Kyoritsu Women's University (information available only in Japanese)
Seminars on "Managing Your Money While Studying Abroad"
To support students pursuing studies abroad, Sony Bank has been conducting seminars on "Managing Your Money While Studying Abroad". By offering seminars on cashless situations overseas, the benefits of card payments, and other topics to prepare students for studying abroad, we provide learning opportunities to alleviate financial stress or anxiety and prepare students for a safe and peaceful time abroad.
Schools where the seminars were conducted
- Akita International University
- Kanda University of International Studies
- EIKEI UNIVERSITY OF HIROSHIMA
| Number of seminars | Number of participants |
|---|---|
| 7 | 674 |
Sony Bank offers seminars on "Managing Your Money While Studying Abroad" at Akita International University (information is available only in Japanese)
Supporting the Sony Music Foundation
Sony Bank has been a long-term supporter of the Sony Music Foundation, which works to provide quality music through the planning and production of classical concerts for children who will lead the next generation, such as the Concert for KIDS - Classical Music from Age Zero, Classical Music from Age Three and Premium Concert for Teenagers.
Sony Music Foundation (Link to Sony Music Foundation Japanese site)
Community Contribution Activities
Chiyoda Volunteer Club
Sony Bank is a member of the Chiyoda Volunteer Center in Tokyo, where our employees volunteer on their days off. We have also introduced a matching gift system whereby donations are made to volunteer organizations based on the number of hours that employees volunteer.
Chiyoda Volunteer Club (Link to Chiyoda Volunteer Club Japanese site)
Health keepers
One of the benefits of working at Sony Bank is being able to access the services provided by health keepers. Health keepers are nationally licensed massage therapists who work in-house at companies and other organizations and provide massages for employees as a way to ensure they stay healthy. The fees paid by employees for using health keeper services help fund volunteer activities planned by Sony Bank or are donated to the Chiyoda Volunteer Club.