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MUFG Named Aviation Finance House of the Year and Americas Bank of the Year
November 4, 2026
Bank honored by Ishka Airfinance Journal and Airline Economics, with additional recognition for landmark transactions
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MUFG Named Aviation Finance House of the Year and Americas Bank of the Year
November 4, 2026
Bank honored by Ishka Airfinance Journal and Airline Economics, with additional recognition for landmark transactions
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MUFG Launches Virtual Account Management Solution to Enhance Treasury Operations
October 29, 2026
MUFG proudly announces the launch of Virtual Account Management (VAM), a new digital liquidity solution designed to help clients simplify cash management, improve cash visibility, and streamline treasury operations.
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MUFG appoints Dylan Roy as Head of G10 Rates (ex-Japan)
October 6, 2026
MUFG today announced the appointment of Dylan Roy as Head of G10 Rates (ex-Japan). In his new role, Dylan will be partnering closely with clients and colleagues across regions to further build the Global Rates franchise and support the bank's long-term growth ambitions.
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Hailey Orr Named to American Banker’s 2026 Most Powerful Women in Banking: NEXT List
October 5, 2026
MUFG is proud to announce that Hailey Orr, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Strategy & Development, has been named to American Banker’s 2026 list of The Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT™, the most prestigious recognition in the financial services industry.
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MUFG Appoints Valeria Strappa as Head of Global Transaction Banking for the Americas
July 20, 2026
MUFG proudly announces the appointment of Valeria "Val" Strappa as Head of Global Transaction Banking for the Americas. She will lead the business across the United States, Canada and Latin America.
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MUFG leads Viva Aerobus’s debut JOLCO
June 29, 2026
MUFG proudly announces a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (“JOLCO”) facility for Viva Aerobus (“Viva”), with Three i's Capital Co., Ltd. (“Three i’s Capital”). The transaction marks Viva’s first JOLCO and Three i's Capital’s first investment into an aircraft JOLCO.
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MUFG Appoints Prasad Uddaraju as First Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer
June 9, 2026
MUFG today announced the appointment of Prasad Uddaraju as the company’s first Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer. Mr. Uddaraju brings more than two decades of experience modernizing enterprise data platforms, advancing analytics capabilities, and strengthening data governance across leading global financial institutions.
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MUFG Announces $3.6 Billion Financing for Delfin LNG’s First Floating LNG Vessel
June 8, 2026
MUFG announced its role in the successful financing of The Delfin LNG project’s first floating liquefied natural gas vessel, Delfin FLNG 1, a transformative energy infrastructure project under development in Louisiana and offshore in the Gulf of America.
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MUFG Kogei Project and the Art Institute of Chicago Host “Beyond Tradition—Emerging Japanese Craft Artists”
April 7, 2026
MUFG in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago, presented Beyond Tradition—Emerging Japanese Craft Artists, a cultural program highlighting the evolution of traditional Japanese craftsmanship through contemporary artistic expression.
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MUFG Announces Participation in Refinancing of $3 Billion Capital Structure for Atlas Renewable Energy
March 10, 2026
MUFG proudly announces its participation in the successful $3 billion refinancing for Atlas Renewable Energy, the largest renewable energy independent power producer in Latin America.