Regional banks in northern Japan to consider three-way merger
The move by three leading banks in neighboring prefectures is likely to send ripples through the industry, adding to a wave of consolidation.
The move by three leading banks in neighboring prefectures is likely to send ripples through the industry, adding to a wave of consolidation.
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