Sony launches Japan's 2nd Internet-only bank

Sony launches Japan's 2nd Internet-only bank

TOKYO, Japan - Tamotsu Iba (2nd from L), chairman of Sony Bank, Shigeru Ishii (3rd from L) its president, and two unidentified officials join hands at a ceremony in Tokyo's Ginza district June 11 to mark the start of Sony Corp.'s venture into the banking business. Sony Bank, owned 80% by electronic giant Sony, is Japan's second Internet-based bank, following Japan Net Bank set up last October.

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