Shiga Bank and Senshu Ikeda Holdings have confirmed that they are considering a business integration, after Nikkei reported on 23 October 2026 that the two Kansai lenders were in the final stages of talks.
Why The Shiga Bank, Ltd. is buying Senshu Ikeda Holdings, Inc. (business integration)
Nikkei and Jiji reported that the deal would form a wide-area alliance across the Kansai region, combining Shiga Bank with Osaka-based Senshu Ikeda Bank.
Deal terms and financing
Both companies said they had not decided anything specific. Press reports said a new holding company over the two banks is the main option, with no plan to merge the banks themselves.
Market context
The two lenders signed a comprehensive capital and business alliance in April 2026 and hold each other's shares. Press reports said a formal announcement could come as early as 29 October.
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