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MUFG sets up equity fund to invest in middle, late-stage startups in Japan
MUFG sets up equity fund to invest in middle, late-stage startups in Japan
Japanese startups struggle to achieve sufficient growth due to lack of support.
State Street completes transfer of Mizuho’s $850b custody business
Mizuho will collaborate with State Street for global custody and related services.
SMBC Group, Jefferies to establish wholesale equities business in Japan
SMBC is also increasing its investment in Jefferies to up to 20%.
SMBC to buy additional 4.2% stake in Yes Bank for $101.7m
It has already completed the acquisition for a 20% equity stake in the Indian bank.
Japan's first stablecoin unlikely to affect gov't bond demand
But it might lead to a boost in annual JGBs by around $1.88b.
Japan’s megabanks may increase foreign bond purchases to meet income goals
Upcoming US Fed rate cuts may raise bond prices, increasing urgency to buy.
SMBC invests in fusion energy start-up
It aims to accelerate the establishment of fusion power reactors’ supply chains.
MUFG Bank invests in LayerX
The two first entered into a business alliance in 2024.
SMBC Aviation Capital joins holding company acquiring Air Lease Corporation
SMBC Aviation Capital will have a 4.99% equity interest in the holding company.
Higher interest rates, fees lifts MUFG’s profitability
Earnings contribution from subsidiary banks will also support its profitability.
Indonesians can now pay with national standard QR in Japan
They can use QRIS to pay in Japanese merchants scanning the JPQR.
SMBC builds Africa presence with four new collaborations
It aims to support trade and investment, financing, and alleviate food shortages, it said.
SMBC invests in Novastar Ventures’ Africa fund
The fund’s budget for fiscal year 2025 is $340m.
Reward programs spur credit and charge cards usage in Japan
Credit card acceptance across merchants had also expanded in recent years.
Seven Bank enter talks on potential capital and business alliance with Itochu
Seven Bank operates more than 28,000 ATMs in Japan.
PayPay submits draft registration statement to publicly list in the US
The mobile payment service app makes use of QR codes and bar codes.
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 8.9% to JPY104.86b in Q1 FY2026/3
Net income per share is JPY29.29, according to its consolidated financial results.
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