JPMorgan takes on Japan banks with fast foreign-currency transfers

U.S. banking group casts wider net for corporate clients with cash management

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JPMorgan Chase has experienced steady growth in its transaction banking business, in contrast to its struggling investment banking segment. © Reuters

HARUKI KITAGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- JPMorgan Chase is expanding its transaction banking business in Japan, pitting its speedy international funds transfer system against Japanese banks still playing catch-up in the field.

JPMorgan is responsible for an estimated 20% to 30% of payment settlements in dollars in Japan. While its main focus has been international money transfers for regional banks and other financial institutions, it aims to leverage cash management systems to expand its business to nonfinancial companies such as trading houses and manufacturers.

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