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
Formal merger will take place on June 17 when Sara Wells the founder and head of Sara Wells Associates becomes head of Taylor:Bennett Asia and a member of the board of Taylor Bennett, a UK specialist corporate communications headhunter.
