MUFG to establish a universal bank in the European Union
08 January 2026 Netherlands, Japan
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MUFG and MUFG Bank, have announced their intention to establish a universal banking platform in the European Union (EU), merging MUFG Securities (Europe) into MUFG Bank (Europe).
The firm says the universal bank, headquartered in Amsterdam, will enable the Tokyo-based company to expand the range and quality of support provided to clients.
It will also enhance the integration of the bank and securities operations to provide a comprehensive range of corporate and investment banking and global markets services.
The EU is a key part of MUFG’s global business model and is central to its long-term growth plans in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
The merger is planned for 2026/27 fiscal year, and is subject to approval.
The firm says the universal bank, headquartered in Amsterdam, will enable the Tokyo-based company to expand the range and quality of support provided to clients.
It will also enhance the integration of the bank and securities operations to provide a comprehensive range of corporate and investment banking and global markets services.
The EU is a key part of MUFG’s global business model and is central to its long-term growth plans in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
The merger is planned for 2026/27 fiscal year, and is subject to approval.
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