Japan

Japan’s SMFG names Toru Nakashima as CEO

Nakashima retired from SMBC in April 2022, but returned to the company in 2023.

Japan’s SMFG names Toru Nakashima as CEO

Nakashima retired from SMBC in April 2022, but returned to the company in 2023.

Japan’s Mizuho invests in SG-based carbon exchange CIX

CIX will use the funding to build out its existing platforms and deepen offerings.

Japan’s Mizuho Bank sees profits rise 24.4% in H1

Full year dividend is expected to be JPY100 for 2023.

Ensuring Operational Resilience (OR) in Japan

Initiatives from BCM (Business Continuity Management) to OR.

Mizuho Bank unveils progress report for business improvement plan

It is also in the process of reforming company culture through a new corporate identity.

Japan’s Mizuho joins global health investment initiative

Triple I for GH1 seeks to mobilize private capital for universal health coverage.

JCB unveils special Hokkaido shopping offers for foreign cardmembers

JCB cardmembers with plastics issued outside Japan will enjoy special shopping offers.

Strong regional earnings boosts MUFG’s profits

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

Mizuho Financial Group issues $817m green bond

Funds raised will be used to finance green projects, the group announced.

Japanese banks report lower average lending rates in July

City banks’ interest rates for short-term and long-term loans decreased.

Sumitomo Mitsui’s 2023 profit jumps more than three-fourths of the way

Net profit for 2023 was Y52.2t, versus the Y29.7t the previous year.

Mizuho partners with KOKO Networks to offer carbon credits to clients

Proceeds from the sale of premium carbon credits are distributed as substantial discounts on KOKO Fuel.

Mizuho Financial Group reports $1.71b in profits for Q1 FY2023

Net income per share of common stock is JPY96.75 for the quarter.

Mizuho Bank highlights innovation in new corporate tagline

It comes after the Japanese megabank launches its new medium-term business plan.

SMBC Group's Jenius Bank offers personal loans to US market

Jenius Bank plans to expand its services through savings products and a mobile app.

Mizuho Securities US aims for 100 hires by next year

The Japan-headquartered company said it aims to expand its workforce by 30% by 2026.