Japan’s biggest bank looks beyond earnings to win global investors

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As Japan’s biggest bank heads for record profit that surpasses even its own projections, one thing is on the mind of its chief financial officer (CFO): what to do with all those extra earnings and how to make the good times last.

Rising interest rates at home, a buoyant stock market and a weak yen are fuelling profits, propelling MUFG’s share price to levels unseen since its 2001 listing.

In a sign that shareholders’ expectations are rising, he said growth investors – those who anticipate higher potential earnings – are increasing, while investors who make bets based on a low valuation are falling.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: MalaysiaJapanUnited States

Topics: StockSurge MUFG /Business/Business News BankingProfit ROEgrowth InterestRates Corporate News FinancialExpansion ShareBuyback

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Published On: 2025-02-05 @ 00:00:00 (10 hours ago)

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