Japan

Japan corporate banking hits $34b by 2032 amidst strain

The market climbed to $8.9b in 2024 whilst legacy tech remains a hurdle.
3 days ago

Japanese banks avoid $550b US investment hook for now

The JBIC would likely do the initial heavy lifting.
5 days ago

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.

JCB to explore commercialisation of UWB payments

Smartphones with UWB functions are widely available in Japan, JCB said.

MUFG Bank invests in Satellite Data Services

SDS will begin to commercialise its data services.

Citi invests in Japan’s Sakana AI

Citi says the investment will help Sakana AI in its international expansion.

MUFG and JICT to jointly promote autonomous driving deployment

The two companies have invested in US-based May Mobility.

Norinchukin logs $636.78m profit for Apr-Dec 2025

Full-year profit will come lower as Nochu foresees a potential portfolio rebalance.

SMFG’s CET1 ratio climb to 12.75% on higher capital

The Japanese megabank earlier reported a profit of $8.99b for the 9M period.

Japan Post Bank profit surges 22.4% to $2.46b in Q3 FY2026/3

Dividend is forecasted to be JPY70 for FY2026/3.

Mizuho FG’s CET1 ratio climbs to 13.76% as capital base grows

The megabank earlier announced that it has achieved 90% of its profit target.

Japanese banks face bond yield shocks as yields hit 2.23%

Megabanks should be able to handle the near-term losses, said Fitch.

Japan’s PayPay files for Nasdaq IPO

A public offering of the American depositary shares is also planned.