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Citi invests in Japan’s Sakana AI
Citi invests in Japan’s Sakana AI
Citi says the investment will help Sakana AI in its international expansion.
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MUFG and JICT to jointly promote autonomous driving deployment
The two companies have invested in US-based May Mobility.
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Norinchukin logs $636.78m profit for Apr-Dec 2025
Full-year profit will come lower as Nochu foresees a potential portfolio rebalance.
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SMFG’s CET1 ratio climb to 12.75% on higher capital
The Japanese megabank earlier reported a profit of $8.99b for the 9M period.
Japan Post Bank profit surges 22.4% to $2.46b in Q3 FY2026/3
Dividend is forecasted to be JPY70 for FY2026/3.
Mizuho FG’s CET1 ratio climbs to 13.76% as capital base grows
The megabank earlier announced that it has achieved 90% of its profit target.
Japanese banks face bond yield shocks as yields hit 2.23%
Megabanks should be able to handle the near-term losses, said Fitch.
Japan’s PayPay files for Nasdaq IPO
A public offering of the American depositary shares is also planned.
Japan retail banking to hit $227b by 2033
Market revenue stood at $143.7b in 2024 with 5.2% annual growth projected.
Norinchukin Bank to accept $36.37m capital subscription
Nochu recently announced plans to support affiliate JA Mitsui Leasing.
Norinchukin Innovation Fund invests in Mooji Meats
Mooji Meats’ plant-based steak products are sold under the Offbeast brand.
SMBC to launch new startup video pitch platform as deal flow source
GoAhead invests in seed and early stage startups.
MUFG’s profit up 3.7% to $11.5b in 9M 2025 as operating profit nearly triples
Net operating profit and net income have reached over 80% of full-year targets.
MUFG launches Artemis Ventures with $318.9m equity fund target
It will invest in mid-to-late stage startups, primarily those based in Japan.
Mizuho hits 90% of profit target in 9 months as net income tops $6.4b
Its expanded share buyback shows confidence in its capital base.
Japan Post Bank flags $23.47b unrealised securities losses to Dec
The book value of the securities is JPY29.86t.
Norinchukin fortifies JA Mitsui Leasing after $968m fraud allowance
Norinchukin is in talks with SMBC and other major banks to provide loans to JAML.
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