MUFG Bank, Ltd. – Manila Branch – Upgrade to a Universal Bank License
File/Ref. No. FSD VI-2026-03-0090k-FSD6-CL-MUFGB OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR CIRCULAR LETTER NO. CL-2026-___ 043 To : All BSP-Supervised Financial Institutions Subject : MUFG Bank, Ltd. – Manila Branch – Upgrade to a Universal Bank License The Monetary Board, in its Resolution No. 438 dated 21 May 2026, approved the request of MUFG Bank, Ltd. – Manila Branch (MUFGB) to upgrade its banking license from a commercial bank to a universal bank (UB) under the same corporate name, MUFG Bank, Ltd. – Manila Branch. The corresponding Certificate of Authority to operate as a UB was issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on 05 June 2026. MUFGB commenced its operations as a UB on 01 September 2026. For information and guidance. Digitally signed by Arifa A. Ala Date: 2026.09.08 17:47:31 +08'00' ATTY. ARIFA A. ALA Sector-in-Charge 08 September 2026 FSS Licensing Form No. 02-018 * Version 1 * Updated 31 July 2024 *Page 1 of 1
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