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Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2017
Eyeing demographic shift, banks step up English services
When starting out in a new country, having a bank account is essential, but choosing a bank can be difficult without being familiar with banking systems or speaking the local language.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Feb 4, 2015
Japan execs leaving Citigroup, EG Capital flags wider loan retreat
The departures of Tokyo-based loan executives from Citigroup Inc. and General Electric Capital Corp. highlight the retreat of foreign banks from the nation's lending market.
BUSINESS
Dec 9, 2014
Sumitomo Mitsui reportedly to buy Citigroup's Japan bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. will announce an agreement to buy Citigroup Inc.'s Japanese consumer-banking business as soon as next week, sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 8, 2014
Two banks emerge as potential buyers of Citigroup Japan units
Citigroup Inc. has held the second round of an auction to sell its retail and credit card businesses in Japan, apparently short-listing two domestic banks, sources close to the matter said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 12, 2014
Megabanks bid for Citigroup's retail operation
An auction to sell Citigroup Inc.'s consumer banking business in Japan apparently attracted around six domestic lenders, including the three largest banks, sources close to the matter said Friday.
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Oct 5, 2013
Has business blackballed the yakuza? Don't bank on it
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) publicly spanked Mizuho Bank last month by slapping it with a "business improvement order" for letting Japan's organized crime groups use its facilities. At least $2 million in illegal transactions were cited.

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