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.
​New tie-ups in Tohoku and Kansai highlight growing pressure on Japan’s regional banks to defend deposits and cut costs. 

New tie-ups in Tohoku and Kansai highlight growing pressure on Japan’s regional banks to defend deposits and cut costs.