Industry Analysis Case Study

Retail Banking in Japan: The New Strategic Focus

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Abstract:
With declining credit off-take and profits from their traditional corporate banking operations, Japanese domestic banks shifted their strategic focus towards a more retail approach. Japanese banking officials and experts claimed that this change would be beneficial for the Japanese banks. However, critics were apprehensive about the advantages of the new approach.

Pedagogical Objectives:

• To discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by Japanese banks.

Keywords : Japanese banking industry, Retail banking services, Japanese domestic banks, Corporate banking operations, Strategic focus, Investment & Banking Case Study, Shinsei Bank, Japanese financial environment, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Japanese banking regulations, The Bank of Japan, Citibank Japan, Zaibatsus, Mizuho Bank, Financial Services Agency