Information Planning Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the development, planning, and sale of business support systems for financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, credit cooperatives, and other deposit-accepting financial entities. Its core product offerings include credit risk management systems; credit rating systems; financing support systems; loan-related and customer management solutions; billing and collection systems; and system data input agency services. Additionally, the company provides maintenance, data maintenance, and data entry services for the systems it sells. Information Planning also operates a real estate rental segment involved in leasing and managing real estate assets. The company leverages specialized expertise in accounting, taxation, and finance to develop high-reliability software for the financial sector, maintaining a leading industry share.
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Information Planning maintains its focus on supporting financial institutions with advanced system solutions. Recent major changes include the planned dissolution of a longstanding mutual investment relationship with Kobe Steel, which has been active since 2002, although business collaborations between the two will continue. The company reported a strong financial performance in the fiscal year ending September 2025, with net sales increasing alongside expanded system offerings and ongoing strategic reviews of group policy measures. There are ongoing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and revisit relationships among group companies. The company continues to prioritize system development and consulting services tailored to the evolving needs of the banking and financial services market.
Information Planning’s business segments focus on the system segment—which encompasses planning, development, sales, and maintenance of business support systems for financial institutions—and the real estate rental segment for leasing activities. Its target markets include domestic Japanese financial institutions and cooperative societies, with plans to further strengthen service offerings in loan management, credit risk evaluation, and operational systems to support financial institution workflows. The company employs approximately 140 people and continues to invest in system reliability and functionality to meet stringent market demands. Recent developments emphasize business system improvements and strategic collaborations within the financial technology space.