Natixis CIB establishes banking branch in Japan

The banking license will enhance Natixis CIB’s service offering in Japan, enabling its Natixis Tokyo Branch to provide a broader range of financial services for clients. Natixis Tokyo Branch has been operating under a money lending license since June 2022 and building up its lending business since then.

Natixis CIB’s banking licensed activities in Japan will further bridge the bank’s globally recognized capabilities and expertise in key sectors to support clients’ needs. Over the coming months and years, it will continue to expand its portfolio of products and solutions through the new branch. This is a significant milestone for Natixis CIB, supporting the bank’s wider strategy of international growth and diversification, and further evidencing its commitment to support the diverse needs of Japanese clients.

Bruno Le Saint, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, at Natixis CIB, commented:

“Natixis CIB in Japan continually remains at the center of our Asia Pacific growth ambitions. At a time when the global economic landscape is uncertain, we remain firmly focused on developing our partnerships with Japanese clients to meet their various business and financial goals, demonstrating our strong commitment to Japan.”

Makito Nagahiro, Senior Country Manager, Japan, at Natixis CIB, added:

"Japan is increasingly attracting global attention due to its economic shifts, fueled by a rise in inflation and wage growth. Our new banking license allows us to better accompany both our global clients’ inbound activities and our Japanese clients’ domestic and outbound activities. We’d like to thank our clients, partners and stakeholders for their trust and belief in our vision and we are excited about the prospects and opportunities this will create in the years to come.”

Natixis CIB brings extensive expertise relevant to both Japanese clients and global clients active in Japan, specializing in areas such as capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking and asset-backed financing; with capabilities in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy & renewables, insurance, healthcare, digital, telecom and technology. Natixis CIB is well positioned to deliver substantial value to clients and support the development of the Japanese economy overall.

The bank has a long-term commitment to Japan, founded on an operating history of over 30 years in the country, and enshrined in the bank’s strategic plan that prioritizes Japan as part of an ongoing internationalization of Natixis CIB’s business. The bank serves companies across industries, institutional investors, insurers, banks, and public-sector organizations, leveraging Natixis CIB's broad international expertise, and the strength of Groupe BPCE.