20 MARCH 1926, Page 29

JAPANESE BANKING PROFITS.

Not only in the quotations of the Japanese exchange but also in the industrial and banking figures of the country there are indications of the manner in which Japan is recovering from the effects of the earthquake. Thanks to the conservative management and strong financial position, the Yokohama Specie Bank was enabled during the critical period following the earthquake to maintain its dividend at the rate of 12 per cent. per annum, and now the latest Report, covering the half-year ending December last, shows a good position with net profits amounting to 9f million yen, enabling the bank not only to maintain its 12 per cent, dividend, but to add 3,000,000 yen to the Reserve.

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