Failed Niigata Chuo Bank closes after 59 years of operation

Failed Niigata Chuo Bank closes after 59 years of operation

NIIGATA, Japan - Staff at the head office of Niigata Chuo Bank, a second-tier regional bank declared insolvent in October 1999, bow to customers in thanks May 11 as the bank closed down, bringing its 59-year history to a quiet end. The bank's operations are scheduled to be taken over May 14 by six regional banks.

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