In Brief: 3-Bank Japan Deal Merging Asset Units.(Sanwa Bank, Tokai Bank, and Toyo Trust & Banking Co. asset managment subsidiaries)(Brief Article)

Japan's Sanwa Bank, Tokai Bank, and Toyo Trust & Banking Co. say they plan to consolidate their asset management subsidiaries in April, when the three banks are to merge as United Financial of Japan Group.

The four asset management companies owned by the banks -- Sanwa Asset Management Co., Partners Asset Management Co., Tokai Asset Management Co., and Toyo Trust Asset Management Co. …