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 and Danamon propose Bank MUFG Danamon name for integration
MUFG and Danamon propose Bank MUFG Danamon name for integration
MUFG intends to integrate its Indonesia branch into its subsidiary.
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MUFG Emut Bank clinches banking license
It will begin offering services sometimes around January to March 2027, MUFG Bank said.
MUFG joins 21 banks globally to form stablecoin company
It will initially focus on a USD-denominated stablecoin offering.
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Japan megabanks post strong Q1 as MUFG capital buffer thins
MUFG's Shriram Finance deal likely weighed on capital.
Japan banks turn to stablecoins to retain deposits
Megabanks plan joint digital-currency transactions by March 2027.
MUFG Bank pilots banking ancilliary firm for content production
The bank is launching Japan Creative Works (TM).
MUFG tops APAC M&A in H1 on four megadeals
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MUFG invests in Noetra to back Japan's AI model push
Noetra’s models will serve as a development platform for AI robotics and physical AI in Japan.
Japan's record bank profits mask a rise in bad loans and capital pressure
The megabanks have raised their provisions amidst the Middle East conflict.
MUFG and JCB to offer card products for ASEAN’s affluent market
Their cards will offer exclusive benefits in Japan, with deposit and investment services.
Which Asian banks made it to the world's top public companies?
Three Chinese lenders made the Top 10 whilst Bank of America is the only 2003 top 10 survivor
Interest income and fees drive Japan bank profits up 32.7% to $37.25b
NPLs slightly increased although the NPL ratio dipped to 0.64%.
Japan's megabanks target live stablecoin transactions in FY2026
The three will establish a voluntary council for this goal.
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.
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