Japan’s financial regulator is urging regional banks to help local businesses secure equity funding necessary for further growth, as part of the country’s broader drive to revitalize rural economies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/03/companies/rural-banks-help-companies-get-equity-funding/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #fsa #regionalbanks #investments #depopulation

Financial Services Agency Commissioner Yutaka Ito has expressed eagerness to support the realignment of regional banks to enhance financial services in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/10/economy/japan-fsa-chief-interview-regional-banks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #fsa #yutakaito #regionalbanks #banks

One bank headquartered 90 minutes outside of Tokyo has come up with a way to tackle the talent shortage in the financial industry that has left even the biggest banks struggling to find experienced people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/08/companies/japan-regional-bank-higher-pay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #regionalbanks #banks #yamanashichuobank #wages