- Business
- The Oita Bank, Ltd. (OITAF) operates as a regional bank primarily serving individual and corporate clients in Oita Prefecture, Japan; it provides comprehensive banking products and services including general savings accounts, fixed deposits, foreign currency deposits, public bonds, investment trusts, housing loans, business loans, car loans, education loans, renovation loans, flexible loans, empty house demolition and utilization loans, reverse mortgages, insurance products, safe deposit boxes, internet banking, debit and credit cards, foreign exchange services, commodity securities trading, futures trading, financial and economic surveys, research and management consulting, debt guarantees, and computer-related businesses; through its Leasing segment, it offers local leasing services; the Other segment encompasses credit card operations, trust guarantees, and ancillary financial activities. Founded in 1893 and headquartered in Oita, Japan, the bank maintains approximately 93 branches and 33 money exchange offices across Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, with a focus on community-based financial solutions for businesses and individuals in the region. Recent developments include an ongoing partnership with Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. for enhanced financial instrument services and wealth management synergies, alongside treasury stock repurchases announced in August 2025 totaling 300,000 shares for ¥1,000 million to optimize capital structure, issuance of stock compensation-type share options in June 2025, and consolidated financial results reported for the three months ended June 30, 2025 reflecting stable operations.