Regional banks' unrealized losses on yen bonds have been put to the test by soaring long-term interest rates...The fate that awaits regional banks that have been slow to cut losses, three creeping risks | Business | Toyo Keizai Online

Regional banks' combined net profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026 broke the highest profit in the past 20 years. However, behind the scenes, a serious issue has emerged: unrealized losses on yen bonds are increasing. What risks are there for regional banks that are slow to cut losses?