TOKYO -- Japan's megabanks expect double-digit profit declines for the current fiscal year, after reporting increased asset writedowns and loan loss provisions for the 12 months through March.
Business expansion drives hit wall at MUFG, SMFG and Mizuho

Japan's megabanks, long trapped by ultranarrow spreads on the loans they extend in Japan, are now getting walloped at their overseas ventures.
TOKYO -- Japan's megabanks expect double-digit profit declines for the current fiscal year, after reporting increased asset writedowns and loan loss provisions for the 12 months through March.