Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BANK OF IWATE
Bank of Iwate
Parent Company
Bank of Iwate
Category
Regional Banks
Sector
Banking and Financial Services
Tagline/ Slogan
Earning your trust, now and into the future
USP
Contributing to the development of regional community STP
Banking services such as deposits, loans, and exchange transactions, Segment and other services such as leasing, and data processing
Individuals, Small, medium & large enterprise looking for diverse Target Group financial solutions
The Bank is committed to offering all manner of products and services with an eye to the new financial age, and is boldly stepping Positioning forward together with Iwate Prefecture into the 21st century SWOT Analysis
1. Strong legacy having years old financial institution with strong total assets 2. Strong regional bank with 100+ branches and over 1500 employees across Japan 3. A USA Patriot Certified bank adds brand appeal 4. Net cash provided by operating activities increased which shows Strength financial strength
1. The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred caused massive damage to the economy of Iwate Prefecture, the Bank’s main base of Weakness operations, as well as to the Bank
2. Interest income was reduced due to low interest rates and prolonged recurring revenues 3. Increased ordinary expenses, credit costs and financing cost
1. Corporate profits, is a response to the upward demand for restoration and reconstruction-related capital investment providing signs of recovery in the second half. 2. Public investment and housing investment are trending upwards 3. A political shakeup in Japan could force many new reforms that fix the country’s most glaring problems while positioning it for a more robust future 4. In view of the stabilizing local economy, there is still room for the Opportunity bank to find growth opportunities in its home market
1. The Bank of Iwate faces tough competition from national banks that are continuing to expand business services in Morioka 2. Addition to the downturn in the European economy, slowing Chinese economy, the U.S. economy is growing, exports or decreased trend 3. Production activities of enterprises are weak, capital investment is also moving to poor resilience 4. As interest rates increase, so will the threat of a fiscal crisis in Japan 5. One long-term issue that will face Japan's regional banks will be the level of competition from Japan Post, the Japanese postal system Threats which is also the world’s largest savings institution, by assets Competition
1. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi 2. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 3. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Competitors 4. Mizuho Financial
doc_959364422.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BANK OF IWATE
Bank of Iwate
Parent Company
Bank of Iwate
Category
Regional Banks
Sector
Banking and Financial Services
Tagline/ Slogan
Earning your trust, now and into the future
USP
Contributing to the development of regional community STP
Banking services such as deposits, loans, and exchange transactions, Segment and other services such as leasing, and data processing
Individuals, Small, medium & large enterprise looking for diverse Target Group financial solutions
The Bank is committed to offering all manner of products and services with an eye to the new financial age, and is boldly stepping Positioning forward together with Iwate Prefecture into the 21st century SWOT Analysis
1. Strong legacy having years old financial institution with strong total assets 2. Strong regional bank with 100+ branches and over 1500 employees across Japan 3. A USA Patriot Certified bank adds brand appeal 4. Net cash provided by operating activities increased which shows Strength financial strength
1. The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred caused massive damage to the economy of Iwate Prefecture, the Bank’s main base of Weakness operations, as well as to the Bank
2. Interest income was reduced due to low interest rates and prolonged recurring revenues 3. Increased ordinary expenses, credit costs and financing cost
1. Corporate profits, is a response to the upward demand for restoration and reconstruction-related capital investment providing signs of recovery in the second half. 2. Public investment and housing investment are trending upwards 3. A political shakeup in Japan could force many new reforms that fix the country’s most glaring problems while positioning it for a more robust future 4. In view of the stabilizing local economy, there is still room for the Opportunity bank to find growth opportunities in its home market
1. The Bank of Iwate faces tough competition from national banks that are continuing to expand business services in Morioka 2. Addition to the downturn in the European economy, slowing Chinese economy, the U.S. economy is growing, exports or decreased trend 3. Production activities of enterprises are weak, capital investment is also moving to poor resilience 4. As interest rates increase, so will the threat of a fiscal crisis in Japan 5. One long-term issue that will face Japan's regional banks will be the level of competition from Japan Post, the Japanese postal system Threats which is also the world’s largest savings institution, by assets Competition
1. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi 2. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 3. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Competitors 4. Mizuho Financial
doc_959364422.docx