InterviewHanzawa seeks to lift Japanese bank into top global 5, eyes growth in SE AsiaMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group President Junichi Hanzawa recently spoke with Nikkei about the megabank's plans. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)TAKERO MINAMIJuly 7, 2026 03:24 JSTTOKYO -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group aims to lift its return on equity into the mid-teens over the medium to long term, as well as become one of the world's five most valuable banks, President Junichi Hanzawa told Nikkei.