MUFG
MUFG Bank, Ltd. is the largest bank in Japan. It was established on 1 January 2006, following the merger of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. and UFJ Bank Ltd.
MUFG is one of the three so-called Japanese "megabanks".
MUFG Bank pilots banking ancilliary firm for content production
MUFG Bank pilots banking ancilliary firm for content production
The bank is launching Japan Creative Works (TM).
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Their cards will offer exclusive benefits in Japan, with deposit and investment services.
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Interest income and fees drive Japan bank profits up 32.7% to $37.25b
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Japan's megabanks target live stablecoin transactions in FY2026
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Japan’s megabanks stockpile $5.48b in provisions despite record earnings
MUFG tripled its loan-loss provisions whilst Mizuho’s more than doubled.
Krungsri targets $10.78b in sustainable finance as ESG anchors 2026 strategy
Krungsri seeks to expand client opportunities through collaboration with MUFG.
MUFG trims bond portfolio to limit losses but earnings slowdown looms
Its earnings growth is expected to slow to 5% from fiscal 2027.
Danamon and MUFG Indonesia explore potential integration by 2027
The integrated bank will remain a consolidated subsidiary of MUFG Bank.
Japanese megabank deposits lag loans as funding gap threatens lending capacity
M&A involving Japanese companies rose 8.8% in 2025.
Japan's megabanks eye record earnings as BOJ rate hikes boost margins
Their earnings may further rise over the next two years.
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MUFG completes $4.26b Shriram Finance investment
It now holds a 20% equity stake in SFL.
MUFG support may lower Shriram’s risky loans over time: report
It enhances Shriram’s access to capital and funding markets over time, said CreditSights.
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