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Japan’s Rakuten Bank surpasses $74.75b in deposits
Japan’s Rakuten Bank surpasses $74.75b in deposits
The bank reported over 16 million accounts as of July 2024.
Japan’s SMFG reports higher Tier 1 capital and ratio for 2024
But its total capital ratio was slightly lower than a year ago.
Japan’s card payments market value to grow 10.8% in 2024
Credit and charge cards made up 96.5% of all card payment transactions.
Mizuho Bank’s Tier 1 Capital Ratio at 14.26% in June
This is 0.66 percentage points (ppt) higher than in March 2024.
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 10.8% in Q1
Net income per share is JPY26.61.
Norinchukin’s capital raising signals support, but high rates still a problem
Unrealised losses on bonds climbed higher in Q2.
Higher interest and fees lift Japan’s SMFG to record profit for Q1
Net interest income is expected to rise by a further JPY100b.
Norinchukin Bank redeeming over $4.6b of perpetual loans
The redemption is part of the bank's efforts to improve its investment portfolio.
Japan’s Norinchukin reports profit loss of $2.75b in Q1
It attributed the loss to low-yielding asset sales, part of its portfolio improvement efforts.
Higher profits propel Mizuho’s net income to 44% rise in Q1
Credit-related costs fell 28.7% during the first three months of FY2024.
Japan’s Concordia FG sees strong loan growth and improving profits
Its strong franchise base in Kanagawa Prefecture is an advantage.
MUFG, subsidiaries submits business improvement plans to authorities
MUFG also apologised to its customers and stakeholders.
Growing fees, higher rates lift Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank’s profits
SMTH’s low-risk asset portfolio meant that profitability is weak.
MUFG hires ex-UBS, SVB directors for healthcare finance arm
The hires strengthen MUFG’s middle market healthcare businesses.
Norinchukin’s planned foreign bond divestment will hurt profits
The bank has about $13.63b (JPY2.25) in unrealized losses.
Japan’s Norinchukin Bank has hit 60% of its sustainable finance target
The bank also participated in 7 sustainability committee meetings in FY2023.
Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m
The move is part of its stock compensation plans.
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