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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)

Global financial services group

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Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Japan
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 20,000+
Industry: Banks

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Latest news about Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)

In short: MUFG achieved a historic top market capitalization in Japan, expanded its AI strategy through major tech partnerships, and posted record profits.

Company announcements

July 30 MUFG

MUFG CEO reflects on 20 years and outlines future

The message covers MUFG's 20-year history, challenges, medium-term plan progress, AI strategy, and vision to become a comprehensive service group.

July 16 MUFG

MUFG subsidiary invests in Noetra

Noetra is a research and development company for domestic AI foundation models for AI robots, and has been selected for a project by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

July 6 MUFG

MUFG and JCB sign MOU for ASEAN collaboration

Both companies will strengthen collaboration in financial services for the wealthy and in the payment field, aiming to expand the value of the Japanese brand.

June 26 MUFG

MUFG completes acquisition of treasury shares

By June 25, 2026, it had purchased treasury shares totaling approximately 67.2 billion yen. The acquisition based on the board resolution has been completed.

Media coverage

July 30 Nikkei Business

[New Series] MUFG surpasses Toyota in market capitalization to become domestic top, overseas M&A blooms, net profit 2 trillion yen

On July 13, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) surpassed Toyota Motor and Kioxia to become No. 1 in market capitalization. Based on the closing price, it became 42 trillion 23.5 billion yen, jumping to the top of Japanese companies' market capitalization for the first time. It can be said that this is the day when "Japan's finance" regained its position after 40 years. The last time a financial institution topped the list was Sumitomo Bank in 1986. However, looking at the global financial industry, US banks and others occupy the top positions, and the barrier is high. With the rise of AI, new...

July 13 Reuters

MUFG tops market capitalization, symbol of inflation era becomes clear as AI takes a breather

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) surpassed 42 trillion yen in market capitalization on the 13th, overtaking Toyota Motor to become the top. With the artificial intelligence (AI) market taking a breather, three megabanks entered the top 10, a phenomenon seen in the market as symbolizing the era of inflation...

July 7 Yahoo Finance

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (TSE:8306) Is Up 7.5% After Boosting Dividend And Retiring Shares - What's Changed

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group recently approved a year-end dividend of ¥51 per share at its June 26, 2026 shareholder meeting, while also closing a share...

July 6 MSN

MUFG CEO warns weak yen inflation may stifle demand, threaten growth

By Anton Bridge and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - The CEO of Japan's largest banking group warned that sustained inflation driven by a...

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