Aichi and Mie Prefectural Banks in Final Merger Talks, Creating ¥11 Trillion Asset Group

Aichi Financial Group and Mie's Sanjusan Financial Group are in final adjustments for a business merger. If realized, it will form a regional bank group with over ¥11 trillion in consolidated assets.

Wed May 13 2026

Aichi and Mie Prefectural Banks Pursue Merger

Aichi Financial Group, based in Nagoya City and owning Aichi Bank, and Sanjusan Financial Group, based in Mie Prefecture and owning Sanjusan Bank, are reportedly in final adjustments for a business merger. If this merger is realized, it will create a regional bank group with consolidated total assets exceeding ¥11 trillion.

Regional Banks' Strategy Amidst Intensifying Competition

As the era of "interest rates" fully takes hold, competition to attract deposits and clients is intensifying. In this environment, regional banks are increasingly pursuing cross-prefectural mergers to strengthen their operational base and services. This strategy is aimed at responding to the rapidly changing financial landscape and securing competitiveness.

*Source: NHK World-Japan (2026-05-13)*

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