Japan

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

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

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.

Japan's financial firms face activist climate votes as AGMs near

Mizuho was forced to vote on a climate-focused resolution in its AGM last year, but more firms are being targeted in 2021.

Mergers imminent amongst Japan's regional banks: study

Ultralow rates, competition will hurt profits to the point where revenue no longer covers operating expenses.

Japan's financial firms face activist climate votes as AGMs near

Mizuho was forced to vote on a climate-focused resolution in its AGM last year, but more firms are being targeted in 2021.

Mergers imminent amongst Japan’s regional banks: study

Ultralow rates, competition will hurt profits to the point where revenue no longer covers operating expenses.

Mizuho Bank halts leadership change following system glitches

The bank suffered four glitches in a span of two weeks.

Mizuho Bank halts leadership change following system glitches

The bank suffered four glitches in a span of two weeks.

Mizuho sets up committee to probe system failures

The failure has hurt the firm's credibility, it says.

Mizuho Bank's latest system failure unveils control, operational risks: Moody's

Half of its ATMs in Japan shut down on 28 February despite a $3.7b system upgrade just two years ago.

Japan's banking regulator surveys lenders on impact of COVID restrictions

The regulator is reportedly seeking to prevent a huge rise in bankruptices of businesses.

Ageing, digitization drive new income streams to Japan's regional banks

Banks can help ageing SME owners manage business risks, says Moody’s.

Tokyo government unveils free consultation services for foreign financial firms

Asset management and fintechs with no registered office in Japan may apply.

MUFG to pool funds for pandemic-hit firms

It will issue sustainable bonds totalling $1.42b.

Chart of the Week: Japan card payments to grow 2.1% in 2020

Pandemic-related fears is crippling away at cash payment’s dominance.