Japan

Profits of Japan's megabanks to rise in next 12-18 months

All three banks’ profits jumped over 60% for the first six months of the current fiscal year.

Japan’s rural banks embrace more risks in search of profits

Their greatest enemy is time as business opportunities need years to take fruit.

Japan’s MUFG sells US retail bank subsidiary to US Bancorp in $8b deal

It is exiting the retail banking business to refocus on corporate transactions.

Japan’s new PM a positive for banks’ earnings outlook: Jefferies

Banks’ credit costs are expected to undershoot their guidance.

Japan’s Mizuho suffers nationwide ATM glitch

This follows a series of technical problems since Friday.

Mizuho, IFC inks MOU to establish carbon facility

It will facilitate the purchase and sale of voluntary carbon credits.

Japan’s bank lending slowest in nine years: report

The slowdown reflects sluggish consumption as households hoard cash.

Japanese corporates’ loan demand shrunk in April-June: survey

Thirteen lenders noted that demand was moderately weaker than the preceding 3-month period.

Goldman Sachs Japan gearing up for move to new Tokyo HQ: report

This is in line with CEO David Solomin’s commitment to return to the office.

Chart of the Week: Japan’s credit card payments to grow 9.2% in 2021

Easing of restrictions, government support, and the Olympics will support growth.

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Olympics, improving economy to push Japan card payments up by 9.5%

Card payments in Japan are expected to reach $1.1t by 2024.

MUFG grants $50m loan to California’s largest hydrogen fuel station business

FEF operates more than half of the US state’s hydrogen stations.

Japanese banks' risk controls under test following Archegos fallout

After Nomura and MUFG, other banks are likely to announce losses related to the US investment firm.

Japanese bank’s risk controls under test following Archegos fallout

After Nomura and MUFG, other banks are likely to announce losses related to the US investment firm.