UFJ Holdings was a major financial services company based in Japan. It was formed in 2001 through the merger of United Financial Holdings and The Mitsubishi Bank. The company provided a range of services, including banking, investment, and asset management. In 2005, UFJ Holdings merged with Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group to create Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, which became one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This merger aimed to enhance competitiveness and expand services in both domestic and international markets.