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Natixis CIB Establishes Banking Branch in Japan

Norbert Gehrke

25 Jun 2025 — 2 min read

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) announced the establishment of its banking branch in Japan from July 1, 2025.

The banking license will enhance Natixis CIB’s service offering in Japan, enabling its Natixis Tokyo Branch to provide a broader range of financial services for clients. Natixis Tokyo Branch has been operating under a money lending license since June 2022 and building up its lending business since then.

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