Ms. Bruni, who assumes this position, after serving more than 16 years at J.P.&nbps;Morgan, will be responsible for serving the international trade finance needs of MUFG’s Asian Corporate Banking clients in the United States and Japanese Corporate clients in Canada. Based in New York City, Ms. Bruni will report to Steven Lotito, Managing Director and Head of Trade Finance for North America.

“MUFG’s trade finance business has an extensive global network that covers a majority of trade flows around the world,” said Mr. Lotito. “We are dedicated to providing our clients with the best customized trade solutions that help them expand their business and Regina’s impressive global perspective, and more than 20 years of trade finance expertise, makes her an ideal addition to our team.”

Bruni has nearly 25 years of international trade experience. She joins MUFG after serving as Head of Global Trade and Loan Products with J.P.&nbps;Morgan in Brazil, where she was responsible for the trade business in Latin America. Previously, she was Global Trade and Loan Products Latin America Country Head (Andean region), based in Chile. In addition, Bruni held management positions in global trade sales and international trade in North America and Latin America with Banco Do Brasil and NationsBank/Bank of America.

She is fluent in Portuguese and English.