Shun Takato — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Head of Products, Strategy & New Business at JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc.
Led J-Quants API, providing direct access to exchange data for individual investors in Japanese equities.
Developed J-Quants Pro, a premium data service adopted by leading financial institutions.
Led the Security Token Green Bond, the world's first green bond issued as a security token.
Over 20 years of experience in Japan's capital markets, including Tokyo Stock Exchange and Japan Exchange Group (JPX).

Biography

Shun Takato serves as the Head of Products, Strategy & New Business at JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. He brings over 20 years of experience from Japan's capital markets, having worked at the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Japan Exchange Group (JPX) before his current role. His expertise spans market surveillance, equity product design, and international investor relations.

Currently, Takato leads products, strategy, and new business at JPX, overseeing the non-realtime data business.