Japan megabanks

Mizuho Bank charged $6.75b negative interest rate by BOJ

This is the first time in 7 months that a megabank was charged.

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

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

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.