Partner up or perish: Why Japan’s regional banks are racing to consolidate
New tie-ups in Tohoku and Kansai highlight growing pressure on Japan's regional banks to defend deposits and cut costs.
November 03, 2026
Given the importance of financial stability, Beijing will only take a gradualist reform approach. It will only allow limited freedom for domestic investors to invest overseas via the Qualified Domestic Institutional Investors (QDII) scheme. Hence, do not expect any acceleration in full capital account convertibility, and Hong Kong stocks will not get a boost from Mainland money just yet.
