Japan's SMBC to end foreign-exchange fees for US dollar, euro deposits

Decision comes as retail customer portfolios expand to include other currencies

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SMBC will be the first of Japan's three megabanks to end foreign exchange fees for deposits of U.S. dollars and some other currencies. © Reuters

MASAYUKI SHIKATA

TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. will stop charging exchange fees for foreign-currency deposits on Nov. 10, including of U.S. dollars and euros for retail customers, under plans announced Monday.

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