Hachijuni Bank unveils post-merger strategy, aims for comprehensive consulting

Hachijuni Bank and its subsidiary, Nagano Bank, are set to merge on January 1, 2026, forming Hachijuni Nagano Bank. This merger is the foundation for the Hachijuni Group’s newly formulated management philosophy: "To contribute to regional development by committing to sound banking principles." The Group aims to be a leading regional company, addressing local challenges and connecting communities globally while ensuring profitability.

The Hachijuni Group has also updated its materiality, focusing on digital and AI value creation, regional development, sustainable living, human capital management, climate change, cybersecurity, and transparent governance. The "Long-term Vision 2035: Building a Prosperous Future Together with the Region" outlines a 10-year strategy, with the first three-year "First Medium-term Management Plan" aiming for a "Leap Toward a Comprehensive Consulting Firm."

Key themes for the First Medium-term Management Plan include enhancing profitability, strengthening human capital, securing competitive advantage through DX and AI investments, expanding business domains, and strengthening the management foundation. By March 2029, the Group targets a consolidated ROE of 8.0% or higher, an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions from 2019 levels, and ¥1.5 trillion in sustainable finance execution, with ¥1 trillion allocated to environmental initiatives, alongside continuous growth in the Nagano Prefecture population.