Japan megabanks
Earnings remain key weakness of Japanese banks: Fitch
Earnings remain key weakness of Japanese banks: Fitch
Impact of rising interest rates in the US will be mixed, the ratings agency said.
Mizuho Bank charged $6.75b negative interest rate by BOJ
This is the first time in 7 months that a megabank was charged.
Japan megabanks’ bad loans edge up to highest in six years
Billion-dollar exposures to Russia contributed to the negative outlook.
Profits of Japan's megabanks to rise in next 12-18 months
All three banks’ profits jumped over 60% for the first six months of the current fiscal year.
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