Iyo Bank and Ehime Bank in final talks for business integration
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Iyo Bank Holdings, Ehime Bank
Ehime Prefecture, Japan
July 2026
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Iyo Bank (under Iyo Bank Holdings) and Ehime Bank are in final negotiations for a business integration. The move is driven by population decline and the need to secure deposits and clients.
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