Hokuhoku Financial Group

Overview

Hokuhoku Financial Group is a Japanese financial services group headquartered in Toyama City, Japan. The group was established on September 26, 2003, through the merger of Hokuriku Bank and Hokkaido Bank. It operates primarily in the Hokuriku and Hokkaido regions, providing a wide range of financial services, including banking, leasing, credit cards, and venture capital. The group also engages in software development, document management, business processing, cash management, consulting, and research on regional economies. The group's investment strategy focuses on various asset classes, including fixed income, private equity, real estate, and venture capital. It targets multiple stages of investment, such as growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. Geographically, Hokuhoku Financial Group concentrates its investments in Japan and has expanded its presence to the United States, China, Singapore, Vietnam, and Russia. The group is involved in diverse industries, including financial services, banking, leasing, credit cards, venture capital, software development, document management, business processing, cash management, consulting, research, survey research, regional economy, retail, and wholesale. Hokuhoku Financial Group's investment philosophy emphasizes addressing regional challenges and contributing to local economic development. The group aims to enhance corporate value by leveraging its extensive regional network and expertise to provide comprehensive financial solutions. Its track record includes significant growth in assets and income, as well as the successful implementation of medium-term management plans aimed at regional prosperity and corporate enhancement.