SBI Holdings and Fukushima Bank open joint store January 15, 13:41
"SBI Holdings" and "Fukushima Bank", which have capital tie-ups with a unique combination of online finance and regional banks, have opened a joint store in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture on the 15th. As the business environment surrounding regional banks is becoming increasingly severe, attention will be focused on whether this will improve profitability.
The joint store was set up on the second floor of the Fukushima Bank branch in Koriyama City, and officials celebrated the opening by cutting the tape.
The store will be staffed by four employees, including the SBI Group and the Fukushima Bank, and will sell investment trusts.
SBI operates joint stores with regional banks in each region, and aims to sell financial products handled online to regional customers.
For the Bank of Fukushima, the new financial products provided by SBI can also expand its services to customers.
After deciding on a capital alliance last November, the Fukushima Bank has introduced an SBI system that allows you to open an account online without a seal.
We plan to enhance profitability by utilizing FinTech, which combines finance and IT.
As the business environment surrounding regional banks continues to be severe due to low interest rates, attention will be paid to whether alliances with online finance will improve profitability.
Capital alliance The presidents of both companies ...
"The regional banks are strong in face-to-face sales, and we believe that by selling financial products with SBI, we can contribute to the region." I would like to gradually expand the range of business models and change the management of regional banks. "
On the other hand, President Tomohiko Ota of SBI Money Plaza commented on the Bank of Fukushima, "I felt that having a business foundation rooted in the region was very attractive. I want to deliver it. "