Fukushima Bank

The Fukushima Bank Ltd. (株会社福島銀行 Kabushiki-gaisha Fukushima Ginkō) is a Japanese regional bank headquartered in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.[1] Founded on November 27, 1922, the company provides banking (deposits, loans, foreign exchange trading, etc.) and leasing services as well as credit card and credit guarantee services.[2] President and CEO, Takahiro Kato denies any intent to merge with Toho Bank Ltd., another regional bank located in Fukushima Prefecture.[3]

The Fukushima Bank Ltd.
Fukushima Bank
Native name
株式会社福島銀行
Fukushima Ginkou
TypePublic
Key people
  • Takahiro Kato (CEO & Board Member)
  • Akinori Sato (Board Member)
  • Takashi Yanai (Board Member)
  • Toshihiko Sato (Board Member)
  • Akira Koketsu (Board Member)
Number of employees
568

Community Involvement
  • Employees of the company participate in Fukushima City's yearly Waraji Festival.
  • The company hosts workshops to help children learn computer skills.[4]
  • For seven years, the company has hosted an exhibition and sale of goods handcrafted by people with disabilities (障がい者施設製品の大展示即売会 Shougai-sha Shisetsu Seihin no Otenjisokubai-kai).[5]
  • The company donates to a number of projects and non-profit organizations in support of preserving the natural environment of Fukushima.
  • Under the title "Fukushima Bank Old Stories," the company attributed to a project aiming to promote the culture of Fukushima Prefecture. Four traditional Japanese storytelling performances were held and DVD copies were distributed to elementary schools throughout the prefecture.
  • The company donates proceeds from their vending machines to support the victims of violent crimes.
  • A light display is set up at the company's main office every winter season.[4]

References
  1. "The Fukushima Bank, Ltd.: CEO and Executives - Bloomberg". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
  2. "The Fukushima Bank, Ltd". Nikkei Asian Review. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
  3. "Fukushima Bank president denies merger speculation". www.spglobal.com. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
  4. "地域貢献活動｜福島銀行". www.fukushimabank.co.jp. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
  5. "第７回障がい者施設製品大展示即売会を開催します". 福島県授産事業振興会 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-04-11.
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