Shinsei offers new services
Article Abstract:
Shinsei Bank Ltd., a foreign-owned company, plans to offers customers joint accounts and other services not presently offered in Japan in order to attract customers.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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Japanese banks' predicament reveals troubling parallels
Article Abstract:
Japan's banks are facing similar financial problems to ones endured during 1998 when the Japanese government had to bail out the banking industry with trillions of yen. Profit estimates for all major lenders are down with some losing money as write-offs for bad loans increase. Loss of confidence by Japanese depositors is likely to result in extreme consequences for the industry.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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Bank faces credibility gap: Asahi struggles to put its house in order
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Asahi Bank Ltd.'s share price has fallen quickly in the past few months, prompting concern from Japanese investors and bank regulators. Confidence in the bank's ability to handle its loans is fading, despite an agreement with Daiwa Bank Ltd.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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