MUFG Bank

MUFG Bank, Ltd. is the largest bank in Japan. It was established on 1 January  2006, following the merger of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. and UFJ Bank Ltd.

MUFG is one of the three so-called Japanese "megabanks". 

MUFG names ex-JPMorgan banker as managing director of GCIB China

He has served several senior roles in JPMorgan Chase Bank China.

MUFG names ex-JPMorgan banker as managing director of GCIB China

He has served several senior roles in JPMorgan Chase Bank China.

Strong regional earnings boosts MUFG’s profits

In case of trouble, MUFG has a high likelihood of getting government support.

MUFG closes $50m Islamic green trade finance facility for Sime Darby Motors

Proceeds will be used for working capital needs related to EVs.

MUFG buying 80.6% shares in Indonesia’s PT Mandala Multifinance Tbk for $468m

MUFG will hold 70.6% of shares whilst PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance Tbk will hold 10%.

MUFG halfway to its 2030 sustainable finance target

The bank has funded JPY19.4t as of 2022, over halfway to its JPY35t target by 2030.

MUFG Bank invests over $230m in Indian fintech DMI Finance

It has serviced over 11 million customers as of end-2022.

Mitsubishi UFJ postpones AT1 bond issuance after Credit Suisse wipeout: report

It plans to issue by late April or mid-May instead, according to a spokesperson.

MUFG Bank signs BTNZ as first client for green deposits product in New Zealand

The funds are used for green loans in clean transportation and green development.

MUFG names Angus St. John as head of financial sponsor coverage in APAC

St. John has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry.

MUFG Bank launches branch in India’s GIFT City

The bank now has six branches throughout India.

MUFG names Manoj Bhatia as head of corporate global subsidiary banking

Bhatia will continue his role as head of GSB Asia Pacific.

Japan megabanks’ bad loans edge up to highest in six years

Billion-dollar exposures to Russia contributed to the negative outlook.

MUFG Bank names ex-Indonesia country head as new Regional Exec for APAC

Daisuke Ejima was country head of Indonesia prior to his new role.

MUFG appoints June Raj as managing director for APAC Aviation

She is tasked with growing the bank’s aviation financing portfolio in Asia Pacific.

MUFG Bank joins think tank for CO2 and storage capture tech

CCS is expected to play a role in reducing CO2 emissions in the world.

MUFG Bank appoints head of institution investors coverage for Asia

Weehuizen has over 18 years of banking experience in APAC and Europe.