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
The US investment bank has announced the appointment of Christopher Oh as its new senior analyst covering the Malaysian banking sector. Oh will be based in Kuala Lumpur and joins JPMorgan from UBS where he also covered the banking sector.
Registered users get 2 free articles in 30 days.
Subscribers have full unlimited access to FinanceAsia.
Not signed up? New users get 2 free articles per month, plus a 7-day unlimited free trial.
Questions?
See here for more information on licences and prices, or contact [email protected].