Japan's megabanks expect double-digit profit declines

Business expansion drives hit wall at MUFG, SMFG and Mizuho

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Japan's megabanks, long trapped by ultranarrow spreads on the loans they extend in Japan, are now getting walloped at their overseas ventures.

MITSURU OBE, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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