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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 8, 2016
Japan's biggest bank may cease underwriting JGB auctions as negative rates bite
The main lending unit of MUFG says it may quit as one of the 22 primary dealers that underwrite government bond auctions.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 17, 2016
Mitsubishi UFJ projects 11% lower profit amid negative rates
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. sees full-year profits falling 11 percent as negative interest rates squeeze loan profitability and the costs of bad loans increase.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 14, 2016
Japan's biggest bank criticizes BOJ policy for fueling anxiety
The top executive of Japan's biggest bank delivered a rare criticism of the central bank on Thursday, saying its negative-interest-rate policy has contributed to anxiety among households and companies and prolonging it may weaken financial institutions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 6, 2016
MUFG's trust bank to boost assets administered overseas by 30%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.'s trust banking arm plans to increase the assets it administers overseas for institutional investors by about 30 percent to $400 billion over the next two years to boost fee income, the unit's new president said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 4, 2016
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi eyes U.S. regional banks, new CEO says
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.'s main lending unit is eyeing further acquisitions in the U.S. and Asia as part of its long-standing aspirations to become one of the world's leading commercial banks, the unit's new president said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 3, 2016
Margin-starved Japanese banks following carmakers to Mexico
In a quest to reduce their reliance on one of the world's least profitable banking markets, Japanese lenders are setting their sights on a much more lucrative one: Mexico.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 6, 2016
Mitsubishi UFJ plans division to pursue fintech endeavors
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. has set up a unit to research and develop new financial technologies, the first of its kind for a major Japanese bank, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 26, 2015
Japan's largest bank said to enter fray for Bank Panin stake
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. has entered the running for a 39 percent stake in PT Bank Pan Indonesia, people with knowledge of the matter said, potentially setting up a battle between two of Japan's largest banks.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 14, 2015
Mitsubishi UFJ pivots back toward Japan as Krugman laments economy
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., the lender that has made about $13 billion in acquisitions overseas since its founding a decade ago, is making a pivot toward its home market.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 11, 2015
Mitsubishi UFJ to boost Taiwan staff as cross-strait trade grows
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is seeking to expand its workforce in Taiwan as it pursues business from companies benefiting from increasing trade between the island and mainland China.
BUSINESS
Jul 27, 2015
Japan banks likely to report gains in fees, overseas lending: analysts
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. probably led a slight increase in first-quarter profit at Japan's biggest banks as gains in fee income and overseas lending made up for shrinking loan profitability at home.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 27, 2015
MUFG record profit masks vanishing loan earnings in Japan
Record profits at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. and at least 26 of the nation's banks mask vanishing returns on lending in Japan that's spurring them to venture overseas.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 21, 2015
GE said to be in talks with Blackstone, Mitsubishi on sale of assets
General Electric Co. is discussing the sale of parts of its finance business, including the $74 billion U.S. commercial-lending unit, with potential buyers including Blackstone Group LP, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co., said people with knowledge of the matter.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
Osaka Expo's Japan Pavilion completed
A ceremony is held to mark the completion of the Japan Pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka on Saturday.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
No longer a 'bridesmaid': Yuki Tsunoda prepares for the Red Bull pressure cooker
All eyes will be on Yuki Tsunoda as he makes his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.
Who among the opposition would join the ruling coalition?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Friday.

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