Hirano

Technology shares rebounded sharply after a punishing selloff earlier this week as investors shifted their attention to the earnings prospects of companies less affected by the earthquake, said Kenichi Hirano, operating officer at Tachibana Securities.

Tokyo Shares Resume Climb Shri Navaratnam 2011

"The earnings contributions from its nuclear power business are relatively small," Hirano said.

Tokyo Shares Resume Climb Shri Navaratnam 2011

"Hirano has served various businesses and has strength in the global field," outgoing president Mr. Nagayasu said at a press conference, adding that he decided to appoint him as his successor awhile ago.

Japan's Biggest Bank Names New President Atsuko Fukase 2012

Reuters Nobuyuki Hirano, 60, was named president at the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Japan's largest bank by assets and market capital.

Japan's Biggest Bank Names New President Atsuko Fukase 2012

Regarding the bank's alliance with Morgan Stanley, Mr. Hirano said, "We've deepened our relationship and can talk to each other frankly," adding that he hopes to further cooperation between the two banks.

Japan's Biggest Bank Names New President Atsuko Fukase 2012

Mr. Hirano, a graduate of Kyoto University, said he aims to play a bigger role in Asia and to further boost the bank's presence in the U.S. and Europe.

Japan's Biggest Bank Names New President Atsuko Fukase 2012

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Japan's largest bank by assets and market capital, said it will promote Mr. Hirano, 60, to succeed Katsunori Nagayasu , 64.

Japan's Biggest Bank Names New President Atsuko Fukase 2012

The Awakening For two weeks after March 11, Taichi Hirano stayed holed up in his Tokyo apartment, scared that explosions at the nuclear plant 130 miles away might irradiate the city.

Japan's Way Back Daisuke Wakabayashi 2011

TOKYO— Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.'s core banking unit said it has appointed Deputy President Nobuyuki Hirano as president, effective April 1.

Japan's Biggest Bank Names New President Atsuko Fukase 2012

Mr. Hirano was a key negotiator with Morgan Stanley when MUFG bought about a 21% stake in the U.S. investment bank in 2008 during the financial crisis.

Japan's Biggest Bank Names New President Atsuko Fukase 2012