Japan

Will lending growth be sustained?

Will introduce it this October.

Cards will be issued soon.

Online banking malware increases 29% in Q2.

Deutsche provided excessive entertainment to Japanese pension fund executives.

Steals information and webmail services credentials.

First of its kind for a Japanese bank.

Mizuho Securities Asia Limited (“MHSA”) has appointed Damian Rowe as Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Trading for Asia Pacific (excluding Japan). Based in Hong Kong, Mr. Rowe’s appointment is part of Mizuho’s strategic efforts to grow its client-focused pan-Asia Fixed Income Sales and Trading businesses. As one of Asia’s largest bond houses, Mizuho offers unique underwriting, sales and trading solutions to its diverse and growing client base.

Loans will go to farmers.

Will buy ANZ’s 39.2% stake in the Indonesian bank.

Regional banks face tougher business environment, however.

Steals user IDs and passwords to empty bank accounts.

But only if profit permits.

Boosted by a rally in Japanese stocks.

Equity investments and brokerage unit profit drive growth.

Buoyed by strong performance in its fee-related business.