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    Maoki Matsuno

    senior equity analyst at Mizuho Securities

    Maoki Matsuno is a senior equity analyst at Mizuho Securities, specializing in Japanese financial institutions and banking sector coverage. He serves as the lead analyst for major listed companies including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Concordia Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, and Japan Post Bank, providing in-depth research and forecasts for investors. Matsuno has established a strong reputation for his sector expertise and is prominently listed by numerous top firms as their dedicated coverage analyst, though specific performance metrics and ranking data are not publicly available. His industry standing is reflected in his inclusion on analyst coverage lists since at least 2021, with Mizuho Securities as his long-term employer; publicly available records do not indicate prior affiliations or details about his securities licenses or registrations.

    Maoki Matsuno's questions to MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP (MUFG) leadership

    Maoki Matsuno's questions to MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP (MUFG) leadership • Q2 2024

    Question

    Asked about the outlook for the next fiscal year's bottom line, considering the potentially high net income this year, and questioned the company's global markets operation policy and executive's outlook on monetary policy following the BOJ's recent amendment.

    Answer

    The plan for the next fiscal year is still under development, and it's too early to comment on the bottom line, though the goal is for step-by-step growth. In Global Markets, the company is hedged against rising JGB interest rates using fixed-income bear funds and is poised for rate rises. The executive personally believes the conditions for BOJ policy normalization (a virtuous cycle of price and wage rises) will be met, and it is a matter of timing for the BOJ to act.

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