TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu will branch out into the banking business through a capital tie-up with Seven Bank, with plans to install Seven Bank ATMs at the subsidiary FamilyMart convenience store chain.
Trading house aims to eventually hold 20% stake in Seven & i's bank unit

Itochu aims to streamline its financial business by bringing Seven Bank ATMs into FamilyMart stores. (Photo by Seven Bank)
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu will branch out into the banking business through a capital tie-up with Seven Bank, with plans to install Seven Bank ATMs at the subsidiary FamilyMart convenience store chain.