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Japanese banks build hidden risk in offshore credit push
Japanese banks build hidden risk in offshore credit push
Currently, direct exposure to US private credit appears limited at Japan’s major institutions, Fitch said.
4 days ago
Japan Post Bank flags $27.07b securities losses for FY2026
It does not expect the losses to have any impact on its earnings or annual dividend.
5 days ago
Mizuho, Nomura and partners launch blockchain trial for bond collateral
The project will test whether the transfer of rights and updates to book-entry transfer records can be executed using blockchain.
Crédit Agricole shifts 350 staff into new Japan office
The group has opened a workplace on the 50th floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower.
SMFG completes acquisition of US-based Air Lease Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation now holds 47.51% of voting rights.
MUFG breaks ground on new HQ with 2030 target completion
It will have a total floor area of about 169,000 square meters.
SMFG targets 15% ROTE with new medium-term plan and vision
It named IT transformation a major management priority.
SMBC sells MANUBANK’s commercial banking unit to US’ Bank of Hope
Jenius Bank is not part of the transaction.
Mizuho Bank completes merger with research & tech unit
Research and consulting functions are now under the Mizuho Research Institute brand.
MUFG to build models for film and animation loans
MUFG will design models for valuation and completion guarantees needed to secure loans.
Mizuho teams up with asset managers to expand investment products
They will develop and distribute new products as well as personal exchanges.
Japan corporate banking hits $34b by 2032 amidst strain
The market climbed to $8.9b in 2024 whilst legacy tech remains a hurdle.
Japanese banks avoid $550b US investment hook for now
The JBIC would likely do the initial heavy lifting.
Mizuho pivots to automated reporting to meet Japan’s new IFRS 9 standards
It will use FIS’ balance sheet manager solution to assess credit losses.
PayPay prices Nasdaq IPO at $16 to raise $880m
It's over 54.98 million shares on offer are priced at $16 per share.
SMFG names Takeshi Mikami as representative executive officer
The appointment is effective April 2026.
MUFG and AlbaCore launch global platform for infrastructure debt
AlbaCore will act as manager of the funds.
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