Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

MUFG Investor Services U.S. Launches Professional Services Group

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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DALLAS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MUFG Investor Services U.S., the U.S. asset servicing arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, today announced the launch of its professional services group.

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  • DALLAS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MUFG Investor Services U.S., the U.S. asset servicing arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, today announced the launch of its professional services group.
  • The establishment of this specialized group marks a significant milestone for MUFG Investor Services U.S. as it expands its service offerings to address the multifaceted operational challenges and opportunities encountered by fund operators today.
  • The professional services group will work alongside the broader MUFG Investor Services U.S. team to help clients redesign their internal processes, select and implement new technology, and optimize their workflows.
  • This new group will equip MUFG with additional tools in the U.S. to provide first-rate services and informed insights to clients — giving them additional capabilities beyond the services that we traditionally provide as a firm."

MUFG Bank, Ltd. announces Consolidated Summary Report [under Japanese GAAP] for the nine months ended December 31, 2023

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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(C) Average outstanding of total stocks:

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  • (C) Average outstanding of total stocks:
    Nine months ended December 31, 2023
    Nine months ended December 31, 2022
    * This “Consolidated Summary Report” (Quarterly “Tanshin”) is outside the scope of the external auditor’s quarterly review procedure.
  • The financial information included in this financial summary report is prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Japan (“Japanese GAAP”).
  • Above is part of the Consolidated Summary Report of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. under Japanese GAAP for the nine months ended December 31, 2023.
  • Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) makes available financial reports and highlights of MUFG group companies including those of MUFG Bank, Ltd.

PsiQuantum, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Mitsubishi Chemical Announce Partnership to Design Energy-Efficient Materials on PsiQuantum’s Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is committed to supporting the world’s transition to a sustainable future, and to encourage industry access to the most promising breakthrough technologies.

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  • Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is committed to supporting the world’s transition to a sustainable future, and to encourage industry access to the most promising breakthrough technologies.
  • By pioneering PsiQuantum’s Qlimate solutions with industry leader Mitsubishi Chemical, MUFG is at the forefront of quantum computing for sustainability.
  • The project will allow Mitsubishi Chemical to gain early insights into how and when fault-tolerant quantum computing can be deployed in support of critical, scalable, sustainable materials.
  • We hope the partnership will accelerate the innovation of revolutionizing computational studies in chemistry and materials science.”

Kusari Raises $8 Million to Bring Transparency and Security to the Software Supply Chain

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Kusari , a software supply chain security startup, today announced it raised $8 million through combined investments in Pre-Seed and Seed Round funding.

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  • Kusari , a software supply chain security startup, today announced it raised $8 million through combined investments in Pre-Seed and Seed Round funding.
  • Kusari was established in June 2022 to address the lack of transparency within the software supply chain and development lifecycle, which can lead to costly security vulnerabilities.
  • Transparency into the software supply chain will allow organizations to identify potential weak points and resolve issues faster, helping them maintain trust with partners and minimize risk.
  • “In an era where software supply chain attacks are on the rise, the demand for stringent security measures has never been more critical.

SWIFT CURRENT ENERGY SUCCESSFULLY UPSIZES CREDIT FACILITY TO $312.5 MILLION

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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BOSTON and HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Swift Current Energy ("Swift Current") today announced that it has upsized its $225 million revolving credit facility to a total of $312.5 million.

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  • BOSTON and HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Swift Current Energy ("Swift Current") today announced that it has upsized its $225 million revolving credit facility to a total of $312.5 million.
  • National Australia Bank, Natixis and First Citizens Bank join existing lenders KeyBank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in supporting Swift Current through this upsized credit facility.
  • Swift Current has more than 10 gigawatts (GW) of wind, solar and battery energy storage projects in its development pipeline across premium markets.
  • Eric Lammers, CEO and Co-Founder, Swift Current, said, "Swift Current Energy is trailblazing a path for clean energy.

MUFG Economic Research Office releases 2024 outlook report; considers five key questions for the year ahead

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: MUFG) Economic Research Office issued its 2024 outlook report titled " Five Key Questions for 2024 ," in which contributors Henry Cook, Senior Economist, London; Agron Nicaj, U.S.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: MUFG) Economic Research Office issued its 2024 outlook report titled " Five Key Questions for 2024 ," in which contributors Henry Cook, Senior Economist, London; Agron Nicaj, U.S.
  • 2023 can be summarized as a year of resilience as advanced economies avoided sharp downturns despite rapid monetary policy tightening.
  • This tees up some key questions for the year ahead from a macro perspective, the most important of which relates to the durability of the U.S. expansion.
  • To access the complete outlook report, please visit the MUFG Americas website here .

Climate Fund Managers appointed Investment Manager of GAIA LP, a USD1.48bn target climate-focused emerging market private debt platform

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CFM, as AIFM, has appointed Pollination, a global advisory firm focused on climate and nature, as Strategic Advisor to the AIFM.

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  • CFM, as AIFM, has appointed Pollination, a global advisory firm focused on climate and nature, as Strategic Advisor to the AIFM.
  • It will have a fund life of 30 years with a 15-year investment period thereby allowing for a capital recycle and greater positive impact.
  • GAIA was established to address many of the barriers that hinder private investment in climate-resilient projects in emerging markets.
  • GAIA is supported by multiple public and private sector organizations, including fund sponsors and co-founders Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and FinDev Canada.

SellersFi Announces Strategic Equity Investment by MUFG Innovation Partners, Unlocking Growth Opportunities

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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SellersFi, the leading fintech company at the forefront of e-commerce financing, is delighted to announce an equity investment by MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP).

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  • SellersFi, the leading fintech company at the forefront of e-commerce financing, is delighted to announce an equity investment by MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP).
  • This strategic partnership signifies a significant milestone for SellersFi and sets the stage for expansion that will transform the landscape of e-commerce financing.
  • This investment indicates a shared vision by SellersFi and MUIP allowing us to fully utilize MUIP’s extensive global network and deep-rooted expertise in financial markets.
  • Mayank Shiromani, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, MUIP quoted, "ECommerce seller businesses do not generally fit the underwriting methodology of traditional FIs.

Green Dot Appoints Dave Harden as Chief Technology Officer

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) today announced the appointment of Dave Harden as Chief Technology Officer supporting the company’s ongoing effort to become a more streamlined, efficient and powerful technology company focused on building and delivering seamless and scalable banking and payment tools for consumers and businesses.

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  • Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) today announced the appointment of Dave Harden as Chief Technology Officer supporting the company’s ongoing effort to become a more streamlined, efficient and powerful technology company focused on building and delivering seamless and scalable banking and payment tools for consumers and businesses.
  • As Chief Technology Officer, Harden will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing development and delivery of Green Dot’s technology platforms supporting the company’s direct customers and growing list of banking as a service (BaaS) partners.
  • Harden has been a member of Green Dot’s executive team since February 2022, most recently serving as SVP of Product Development responsible for overseeing the migration of Green Dot cards to a modern cloud-based card management platform.
  • “Dave is a proven technology leader and strategist who brings the right knowledge, skills and instincts to this important role as Green Dot pivots to focus on stability and growth,” said George Gresham, Chief Executive Officer, Green Dot Corporation.

MUFG Signs Multiyear Global Agreement With AWS to Accelerate Digital Transformation

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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MUFG will use AWS technologies to inform data-driven business decisions, automate processes, and develop new digital financial products to meet rapidly evolving customer needs across asset servicing, banking, and fund financing.

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  • MUFG will use AWS technologies to inform data-driven business decisions, automate processes, and develop new digital financial products to meet rapidly evolving customer needs across asset servicing, banking, and fund financing.
  • By moving from on-premises data centers to AWS, MUFG reduced the cost of operating its standard IT infrastructure by 20% and gained the agility to innovate personalized financial services more rapidly.
  • Operating in the cloud, MUFG can provide clients with faster financial processing times, more timely insights, and secure access to digital services that promote long-term financial security.
  • “AWS is helping MUFG achieve its goal of becoming a digital financial platform by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI,” said Toshiki Ochi, managing corporate executive and group chief information officer at MUFG.