regional banks
The Chiba Bank and The Chiba Kogyo Bank have jointly declared their resolution to pursue a management consolidation. This strategic move, formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to establish a new bank holding company that will serve as the wholly-owning parent of both institutions. The
regional revitalization
The first meeting of the Financial System Council's Working Group on Strengthening Regional Financial Power was held on Friday, September 5, 2025, focusing on the evolving role of regional financial institutions in Japan's regional revitalization efforts and the profound implications of accelerating population decline on urban
banking
SBI Holdings has concluded a “Strategic Capital and Business Alliance Agreement” with TOHOKU BANK. Having completed the repayment of public funds for SBI Shinsei Bank, the group is now free to resume its regional banking rollup strategy in order to create the "fourth mega bank". Purpose of the
banking
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) held a series of meetings with Japan's financial industry associations, outlining its key priorities and concerns. The discussions reveal a strong focus on enhancing governance, strengthening cybersecurity, and ensuring customer-centric operations across the entire financial system. I. Common Points Raised Across Associations Several
regional banks
The Daiwa Institute of Research published a paper titled "Cross-Prefectural Restructuring of Regional Banks: The Reorganization of Local Economic Zones at its Foundation" on July 11, 2025, providing a detailed analysis of the ongoing restructuring of Japan's regional banking sector, and arguing that these realignments are