MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho anticipate sudden dollar demand amid Iran war

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Mizuho Bank and MUFG Bank are trying to prepare for a sudden surge in demand for dollar funding. (Source photos by Nikkei)
TOKYO — Japan’s top three banks are increasing foreign currency liquidity holdings to prepare for a sudden scramble for dollar funding by corporate clients as the U.S.-Iran conflict drags on.
Leave a comment