In Brief: Yokohama, Daishi to Close N.Y. Branches

Two Japanese banks are cutting back their presence in New York.

According to applications filed with the New York State Banking Department, Bank of Yokohoma Ltd. plans to shut its branch and instead set up a representative office.

Daishi Bank Ltd., based in Niigata, has also asked for approval to close its New York branch.

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