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Smartpay, Chubb launch embedded insurance in Japan
Smartpay, Chubb launch embedded insurance in Japan
Cashless payments account for 50% of consumer monthly spending in Japan.
12 hours ago
Nomura’s profitability, earnings stability strengthen through 2025
Enhanced risk management will reduce risk of losses and earnings volatility.
3 days ago
MUFG Bank to invest in life sciences investment fund
The fund aims to establish startups as well as develop and launch new drugs.
3 days ago
Norinchukin names new CEO, establishes new senior director roles
Its research and asset management leaders are nominated as Director and Senior Managing Officers.
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 17% to $2.05b in Q3 FY2025/3
Net income per share is JPY85.26.
Mizuho Bank, GenZero ink MOU for transition credit-use
They aim to develop capital raising mechanisms that use the credits.
Sumitomo Mitsui unveil Grantee Introduction Services
Customers will be connected to entities and institutions that support education.
Norinchukin Bank enhances CET-1, Tier 2 capital
The move comes with “strong support” from its member cooperatives, the Japanese bank said.
Mizuho’s profits tripled in 9M FY2024
Consolidated gross profits rose 288.9% thanks to the rate hike and NII growth.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s profits up 43.3% in 9M FY2024
Earnings per share (diluted) is JPY289.92.
Aozora Bank's Q3 profit soars 90.2% to ¥90.2b
Thanks to the improvement in net interest income.
AEON Bank told to improve measures against money laundering and terrorism financing
Japan's FSA suspected the bank of having left 14,369 transactions unaccounted for.
MUFG Bank reprimanded for securities-related lapses
MUMSS also received a strict warning from the Japan’s Association of Real Estate Securitization.
MUFG secures 46.08 million shares of WealthNavi, will proceed with purchase
It closed the tender offer on 20 January 2025.
Japan’s SMBC launches new finance scheme for semiconductor industry
SMBC will structure loans based on valuations made by two firms.
MUFG execs take pay cut after safe deposit box incident
The bank is also strengthening its safe deposit box checks and procedures.
Japan’s Resona group banks, Fujitsu launch home-buying web service
It enables users to record observations in property viewings.
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