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flag Japan's regional banks face consolidation due to rising rates, shrinking profits, and digital competition.

flag Rising interest rates in Japan are accelerating consolidation among regional banks, as higher funding costs and competition from digital banks erode profitability. flag With the Bank of Japan ending decades of near-zero rates, smaller lenders face shrinking margins and difficulty attracting deposits. flag Many now consider mergers essential for survival, as asset thresholds rise and stock valuations fall. flag Recent moves by banks like Chiba Bank and Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group signal growing momentum, supported by investor interest and regulatory encouragement.

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