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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced the appointment of Randall Chafetz as Vice Chairman of its Global Corporate and Investment Banking (GCIB) business, effective June 29, 2021. Chafetz, who has over 35 years of banking experience, previously served as Deputy Chief Executive of GCIB and has held various senior roles within the firm. Reporting to Masato Miyachi, he will support client relationships globally and advise GCIB leadership. MUFG, with approximately $3.2 trillion in assets, aims to enhance its client partnerships under Chafetz's leadership.

Union Bank has appointed Shawn McElmoyl as Managing Director and Private Wealth Management Executive for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest regions. McElmoyl brings over 24 years of wealth management experience and will lead a team of Private Wealth Advisors focused on high-net-worth individuals and organizations. His past roles include Regional Managing Director at Wells Fargo. Union Bank operates 348 branches and offers diverse banking and wealth management services, with total assets of $132 billion as of December 31, 2020.

MUFG has appointed Anvar Hodjaev as the new Head of Healthcare for its Commercial Banking division. Based in Los Angeles, Hodjaev will lead a newly formed Healthcare team, focusing on various sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers, and managed services. His role involves expanding the bank's commitment to tailored banking solutions for healthcare clients. Hodjaev brings over 15 years of experience and previously worked in MUFG's Capital Markets Group. The bank remains focused on leveraging specialized industry knowledge to enhance its service offerings.

Union Bank announced new leadership appointments, naming Lisa Roberts as Head of Community Banking and Sterling Sankey as Head of Wealth Management, effective April 26. Both leaders will report to Greg Seibly, President of Union Bank. Roberts will focus on community banking strategy and enhancing digital services, while Sankey will oversee private wealth management and investment services. With over 30 years of experience, both executives aim to leverage their expertise to strengthen client relationships and support the bank’s growth as a premier regional bank.

MUFG Union Bank has appointed Rob Swanson as the new Northern California Market President, effective February 24, 2021. Swanson will lead the bank's middle market activities in Northern California and the Central Valley, overseeing a team focused on advisory services tailored for corporate clients. With over 30 years of banking experience, he previously served as Managing Director at Wells Fargo. This appointment aligns with MUFG's strategy to expand its coverage of middle market technology companies.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) forecasts a robust 2021 for leveraged finance driven by M&A and refinancing activities. Key officials highlighted the record issuance of over $400 billion in high-yield markets, with low interest rates expected to persist. Confidence among institutional investors and favorable Federal Reserve policies support this outlook. However, challenges remain, such as potential COVID-19 vaccine distribution issues, U.S.-China trade tensions, and the risk of inflation impacting bond values. MUFG anticipates increased U.S. dollar-denominated debt issuance in Asia amid rising acquisition activity.

Velotrade has been chosen by MUFG Bank to optimize its internal invoice processing through an automated trade finance platform. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency for MUFG, especially in managing thousands of trade invoices monthly. The customized platform, developed under strict compliance standards, reflects MUFG's digitalization strategy to innovate its services. Notably, MUFG's trade finance assets in East Asia grew by 33% from 2017 to the first half of 2020, showcasing strong market growth.

According to Brian Geraghty of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), restaurant franchise financing has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in the U.S. Loan terms and pricing are now as competitive as before COVID-19, with rent-adjusted leverage ratios rising to 5.75. Mergers and acquisitions are increasing, particularly among quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, showing significant capital availability. Restaurants learned from the pandemic, leading to improved efficiencies and a focus on drive-through and take-out services. MUFG, a leading global financial institution, boasts total assets of approximately $3.3 trillion.