Natixis CIB Launches Fully Licensed Bank in Japan to Expand International Offerings

Natixis CIB Launches Fully Licensed Bank in Japan to Expand International Offerings

(IN BRIEF) On July 1, 2025, Natixis CIB will convert its Tokyo branch’s money-lending license into a full banking license, enabling a wider range of financial services in Japan. Since June 2022, the branch has focused on lending; the upgrade will allow it to introduce capital markets, M&A, investment banking, and asset-backed financing solutions. This expansion aligns with Natixis CIB’s international growth plan and deepens its commitment to Japanese clients across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, insurance, healthcare, digital, telecom, and technology. CEO Bruno Le Saint emphasized Japan’s importance to the bank’s Asia Pacific strategy, while Senior Country Manager Makito Nagahiro highlighted the enhanced support for both global and domestic clients amid Japan’s evolving economic landscape. With over 30 years in-country, Natixis CIB and Groupe BPCE are poised to contribute further to Japan’s economic development.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 23-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) is delighted to reveal that, effective July 1, 2025, it will launch a fully licensed banking branch in Japan.

Having operated under a money-lending license since June 2022, Natixis Tokyo Branch has steadily developed its lending operations. The new banking license will allow the branch to broaden its suite of offerings, delivering a richer array of financial solutions tailored to Japanese clients.

This milestone reinforces Natixis CIB’s strategy of international growth and diversification. By extending its globally acclaimed expertise—spanning capital markets, M&A advisory, investment banking, and asset-backed finance—the Japan branch will support both domestic enterprises and multinational firms active in Japan’s dynamic economy. Over the coming months and years, Natixis CIB will introduce additional products and services to meet evolving client needs across key sectors such as infrastructure, energy and renewables, insurance, healthcare, digital, telecom, and technology.

Bruno Le Saint, CEO for Asia Pacific at Natixis CIB, stated: “Japan remains central to our Asia Pacific expansion. In an unpredictable global economy, we are committed to deepening our partnerships with Japanese clients and helping them achieve their strategic and financial objectives.”

Makito Nagahiro, Senior Country Manager for Japan, added: “With inflation on the rise and wages growing, Japan is drawing significant international interest. Our new banking license enhances our ability to serve inbound global clients and support Japanese firms in their domestic and overseas ventures. We thank our clients, partners, and stakeholders for their trust, and we look forward to the opportunities ahead.”

Building on more than 30 years of presence in Japan, Natixis CIB leverages the strength of Groupe BPCE and its own global network to deliver value to corporations, institutional investors, insurers, banks, and public-sector organizations, further underpinning the development of Japan’s economy.

Media Contact:

Kathryn Ward
Media Relations, Asia Pacific
+852 5239 9278
kathryn.ward@natixis.com

SOURCE: GROUPE BPCE