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The Motley Fool February 2, 2007 Nathan Parmelee |
2 Banks Too Big for Their Own Good Mitsubishi UFJ and Mizuho are Japanese banks with lackluster opportunities for growth. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool February 15, 2007 Nathan Parmelee |
Quick Take: More Dirty Laundry at Mitsubishi UFJ Lending practices at most Japanese banks still have a way to go |
BusinessWeek March 8, 2004 Brian Bremner in Tokyo |
Japanese Banks: From Pariahs To Objects Of Desire With the economy rebounding, the rally in these stocks may well hold up |
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 Richard Gibbons |
Mitsubishi Tokyo's Massive Merger The potential merger of two of the "big four" Japanese banks would result in a massive conglomerate with assets of $1.74 trillion. But there are good reasons why small investors should be cautious. |
The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Mitsubishi UFJ Rises From the Muck Though not the easiest to follow, this bank is tied to the perception of Japan's economy. Investors have certainly warmed up to the stock and given it a lot of credit for both its recovery and that of Japan broadly. |
BusinessWeek July 26, 2004 Brian Bremner |
A Winning Team Of Japanese Banks Combining giants Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc.and UFJ Holdings Inc. would amplify their strengths -- and lure investors. |
The Motley Fool February 24, 2009 Ivan Martchev |
Japan Is Cheap Investors can buy shares of a wide variety of Japanese companies that trade on U.S. exchanges; five companies stand out as the best opportunities in the Japanese market right now. Read on to see which. |
BusinessWeek March 14, 2005 Ian Rowley |
Japan: Bank Services With A Smile? Japan's banks are focusing on a huge retail push -- a sign they're fit again. |
The Motley Fool September 7, 2011 Anand Chokkavelu |
8 Asian Banks Near 52-Week Lows These eight Asian banks are within 20% of their 52-week lows and have market caps above $200 million. |
The Motley Fool January 22, 2007 Nathan Parmelee |
Can Japanese Consumer Lenders Survive? There is little reason to think the fortunes of Japanese consumer lenders will improve. Investors, take note. |
U.S. Banker February 2004 Karen Krebsbach |
In Land of Rising Sun, Rays of Hope for Struggling Bank Sector Though Japan's banks have been ailing for more than a decade, the sector's pulse is strengthening. Signs of change are everywhere, as the four megabanks reported second-half 2003 profits for the first time in 20 years. Can the recovery last? |
The Motley Fool February 21, 2007 Seth Jayson |
Quick Take: The End for Free Yen Japan's central bank raises its benchmark interest rate. |
BusinessWeek September 26, 2005 Ian Rowley |
Rebuilding Japan's Banks Prime Minister Koizumi's finance-sector overhaul is driving Japan's recovery. It has also kept him in power. |
Registered Rep. May 2, 2006 Kevin Burke |
Merrill's Japanese Venture Opens Its Doors...Again Merrill Lynch teamed with Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, armed with 150 financial advisors, in attempt to change the island nation's reputation as a society of savers -- a people who prefer to keep cash stowed away in low-interest bearing savings accounts. |
The Motley Fool April 3, 2008 Tom Hutchinson |
Which Banks Will Cut Dividends? Be careful which banks you buy or hold, or a sweet situation could go sour. |
The Motley Fool October 19, 2010 Anand Chokkavelu |
6 Bank Stocks Near 52-Week Lows These are the six largest banks trading near 52-week lows (by market cap). |
U.S. Banker November 2007 Paul Hyde et al. |
Mergers Create Mid-Sized Have-Nots Nearly two decades of steady banking industry mergers have created a landscape dotted with a group of banks struggling to survive in an undifferentiated no-man's land. |
The Motley Fool April 11, 2008 Tom Hutchinson |
Capital Ratio Fever Just as blood pressure and heart rate are vital measures of physical health, capital ratios are vital measures of the health and solvency of banks. Right now, those vital signs reflect a sick industry that's getting sicker. |
Bank Systems & Technology December 1, 2006 Phil Britt |
Banks to Allow E-Bill Pay Customers to Pay With Cards The growing popularity of online bill payment services presents a revenue opportunity for banks. |
U.S. Banker June 2007 Lee Conrad |
Banks' Insurance Operations: Are Painful Lessons Paying Off? Banks clamored for years for the right to underwrite and sell insurance, but few have proven adept at it. There are signs of progress, however, as some banks embrace the brokerage side and gain revenue. |
The Motley Fool November 16, 2005 Nathan Parmelee |
International Superstar Stocks: Japan For those who have the inclination and the determination to add some international diversity to their portfolios, Japan is a great place to look for opportunities. |
FDIC FYI June 3, 2002 |
Favorable Interest-Rate Environment Drives Record First-Quarter Bank Earnings Commercial banks earned a record $21.7 billion in the first quarter of 2002, besting the previous quarterly earnings record set in the first quarter of 2001 by 9.6 percent. |
Bank Systems & Technology January 7, 2005 Ivan Schneider |
The Flap Over Float The flaw in the Consumer Checking Account Fairness Act is that it explicitly makes a connection between Check 21 and hold times, even though the two are unrelated. |
The Motley Fool March 2, 2007 Matt Koppenheffer |
Quick Take: Brokerages' Sloppy-Looking Swaps Current trading around banks' debt could suggest trouble ahead. Investors may be concerned that risk wasn't adequately managed with regards to the mortgage loans the banks took on. |
BusinessWeek October 10, 2005 Lauren Young |
Go East, Fund Investor Lots of cash is flowing into Japan funds. Here's how to place your bets wisely. |
Registered Rep. October 13, 2008 |
Morgan Stanley Sweetens Deal For Mitsubishi, Stock Soars That development, combined with news the U.S. Fed plans to follow England's lead and invest directly in its failing banks, sent financial services stocks shooting higher in trading Monday. |
U.S. Banker June 2007 Lee Conrad |
Top Banks Focus on the 'E' in ROE A list of the top 200 Community banks ranked by 3-Year Average ROE. |
BusinessWeek July 26, 2004 Cohn et al. |
The Global 1000 As this year's Global 1000 list amply demonstrates, companies out of favor one year can turn into investors' darlings the next. |
U.S. Banker April 2002 |
Tougher On The Big Boys Being bigger is not necessarily better for corporations seeking loans from their banks. A study by the Association for Financial Professionals indicates that banks are putting heavy pressure on their biggest borrowers to throw more business the banks' way. Or else: No credit... |
U.S. Banker November 2005 |
MMDA: Banks Seen Losing Out to Mutual Funds In today's rising rate environment, money market mutual funds can offer better rates than those of banks, because many banks have been slow to ratchet up their rates, even when the Fed raises the fed funds rate. |
Bank Systems & Technology March 27, 2008 Peggy Bresnick Kendler |
The Credit Crisis Has Increased Scrutiny on Trade Finance The global credit crisis has emphasized the importance of cash management while intensifying the spotlight on corporate governance and banks' risk management practices |
Bank Systems & Technology September 27, 2004 Ivan Schneider |
UFJ's Purchaser to Gain Scale in IT Outsourcing Two of Japan's largest banks, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi ($970 billion in assets) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group ($860 billion in assets), are vying for control of UFJ ($751 billion in assets). |
The Motley Fool January 9, 2008 Matt Koppenheffer |
Banking's Future Woes Massive writedowns aren't the only thing banks need to look out for. The margins that they collect on the cash they lend to consumers is rapidly falling. |
Bank Systems & Technology January 1, 2007 Maria Bruno-Britz |
Study: Banks Need New Ways to Gauge Customer Payment Preferences A recent study shows behavior models can help financial institutions understand clients better and can improve their competitive position in the payments business.. |
AskMen.com March 2, 2003 Dan Carter |
5 Not-So-Obvious Banking Fees After reading this article, you'll have a heads-up on where banks get you good and how you can avoid extra costs as much as possible. |
The Motley Fool February 28, 2008 Morgan Housel |
Blackstone's Bankless Future What a difference a year has made in the private equity business. |
The Motley Fool October 10, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Is Your Bank Fine or Fined? Many major banks have been fined in the past few years. What should consumers do? Possibly nothing. |
OCC Bulletin December 1, 2004 |
Notice of Comptroller of the Currency Fees for Year 2005 The purpose of this issuance is to inform all national banks and federal branches and agencies of fees charged by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for year 2005. Changes are effective January 1, 2005. |
BusinessWeek March 15, 2004 Laura Cohn |
The Best Of Times For British Banks Strength in the economy and savvy management are adding up to fat profits |
The Motley Fool August 31, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
A Closer Look at Bank Stocks These investors must deal with unusual terms and funny-looking financial statements, but the rewards can be well worth it. |
Bank Systems & Technology May 25, 2006 Maria Bruno-Britz |
Corporates' Wishes Are Banks' Commands Between industry consolidation and the entrance of new players in the market, banks have their work cut out for them when it comes to serving business customers and meeting their demands. |
The Motley Fool February 10, 2006 Vitaliy Katsenelson |
Why Are Bank P/Es So Low? Slow growth potential or high leverage? Here are some causes of the financial industry's low ratios. Investors, take note. |
BusinessWeek April 17, 2008 |
The Lowdown on Basel II Its No. 1 goal is to smooth out financial crises, and its main method is fine-tuning banks' capital requirements. |
BusinessWeek November 1, 2004 Ian Rowley |
Giving Japan A Workout The creation of the debt workout industry in Japan is another sign that its economy is starting to change in ways no one would have predicted just a few years ago. |
The Motley Fool April 4, 2008 Morgan Housel |
Dude, Where's My Leverage? The days when investment banks were free to employ huge amounts of leverage are almost certainly over and unlikely to come back any time soon. |
BusinessWeek January 9, 2006 Ian Rowley |
A Battle For Japan's Boomers Private bankers find graying Japan wants better investment advice - and returns. |
FDIC FYI November 26, 2002 |
Quarterly Banking Profile Commercial Banking Performance, Third Quarter 2002 Gains on securities sales keep earnings near record level... Weakness in overseas operations limits industry profits... Margins improve at community banks, decline at larger institutions... Strong mortgage demand fuels growth in loans... Asset-quality problems continue to grow at large banks |
Wall Street & Technology January 23, 2007 Paul Allen |
Firms Ready to Dive Into China's Financial Markets The opening of the huge Chinese financial services sector to foreign-based institutions presents a gamut of opportunities -- whether in retail and corporate banking, investment banking or asset management -- for North American and European firms. |
Bank Technology News May 2001 Maria Bruno |
E-Mania Takes Community Banks by Storm According to Grant Thornton, community banks must commit to big changes, or else... |
Bank Systems & Technology January 31, 2006 Ivan Schneider |
Size Matters To stave off a purchase by more-efficient and better-capitalized European banks, can U.S. banks manage an operational turnaround in time? For institutions that have been built through M&As, that's a questionable proposition. |