Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s largest and most diversified financial groups, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is the holding company for a broad range of subsidiaries that provide services in commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, asset management, and leasing.
Formed in 2005 through the merger of Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group and UFJ Holdings, MUFG is a key player in both the Japanese and global financial markets. Its core commercial banking subsidiary, MUFG Bank, is Japan’s largest bank by assets and operates an extensive international network, particularly strong across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
MUFG is publicly traded on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York Stock Exchanges. The company is known for its conservative risk management practices and deep financial ties with global institutions, including a notable minority stake in Morgan Stanley. As of recent reports, MUFG manages assets in the trillions of dollars and continues to expand through strategic investments in fintech and sustainable finance.