Japan Lenders Daishi Hokuetsu, Gunma Mulling Biz Integration

   Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)--Japanese regional lenders Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group Inc. and Gunma Bank are planning a business integration as early as spring 2027, it was learned Wednesday.
   If realized, the deal could create the third-largest regional bank group in Japan, behind Fukuoka Financial Group Inc. and Concordia Financial Group Ltd., which includes Bank of Yokohama.

(2025/04/23-22:28)