The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan relaunched itself as Shinsei Bank on Monday, about 19 months after it collapsed and was placed under state control.
Officials unveiled a sign bearing the name Shinsei Bank at its head office in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward shortly before the 9 a.m. start of business.
"Shinsei" means "new birth."
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