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MUFG looks to leverage regional partners to grow Asean corporate banking business 

Bank’s network in S-E Asia said to give it strong local capabilities and thus a ‘huge competitive advantage’

Tan Nai Lun

Tan Nai Lun

Published Mon, Oct 28, 2024 · 05:00 AM
    • Richard Yorke, head of global corporate and investment banking for Asia-Pacific at MUFG, says that the bank's ability to provide clients with a complete range of solutions sets it apart from other foreign or local competitors.
    • Richard Yorke, head of global corporate and investment banking for Asia-Pacific at MUFG, says that the bank's ability to provide clients with a complete range of solutions sets it apart from other foreign or local competitors. PHOTO: MUFG

    MUFG is already known as Japan’s largest bank. In South-east Asia, it now wants to be more than just that.

    Richard Yorke, head of global corporate and investment banking for Asia-Pacific at MUFG, noted that it is also a significant shareholder of several regional banks.

    The Japanese banking group operates in 18 markets in the Asia-Pacific region under the MUFG brand.

    MUFGJapanese corporationsAsean finance

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