In the past six months, IIT-Kanpur has extensively studied Shinsei Bank's Information Technology methods. On visiting Shinsei Bank, Japan, for ten days, professors from IIT-Kanpur were able to see, feel and study the bank's information systems They held extensive discussions with the bank's IT team across all levels and its vendors. The visit and discussions enabled IIT-Kanpur professors to compile the methods into a short management course. Understanding and appreciating the Shinsei Information Technology methods prompted IIT-Kanpur to organize a colloquium for CEO's of Indian Banks to share Shinsei Bank's approach to Information Technology.

IIT-Kanpur is organizing a 1-day Seminar for Indian Banks titled Introducing Radically Simple Information Technology of Shinsei Bank..

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India

Globally accepted as a vibrant seat of academic and professional excellence, IIT Kanpur is known for its innovative approaches, participative culture, and academic rigor. It is recognized as a world class teaching and research institution in technology, science, and interdisciplinary programs. The Institute celebrates freedom of thought, cultivates vision and encourages growth, and also inculcates human values and concern for the environment and the society.

Shinsei Bank Limited, Japan

Shinsei Bank is a leading diversified Japanese financial institution providing a full range of financial products and services to both institutional and individual customers. The Bank has total assets of ¥11.5 trillion ($115 billion) on a consolidated basis (as on March 2008) and a network of 39 outlets that includes 35 Shinsei Financial Centers, 2 Platinum Centers and 2 BankSpots in Japan. Shinsei Bank demands uncompromising levels of integrity and transparency in all its activities to earn the trust of customers, staff and shareholders. The Bank is committed to delivering long-term profit growth and increasing value for all its stakeholders.