The article looks behind the scenes at the process by which the 3 regional banks in northern Tohoku, Aomori Michinoku Bank, Iwate Bank and Akita Bank, are pursuing integration. It focuses on the stage at which the integration is expected to create one of the largest regional banks in Tohoku.
The background and objectives of the moves toward integrating the 3 banks in northern Tohoku are introduced, along with the division of roles among the banks and the envisaged organisational structure after integration.
The potential impact of the integration on the reorganisation of regional finance and the outlook ahead are set out as points for readers to consider.