Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets, with strong credit ratings across our global integrated network spanning over 41 countries and regions, 16 of which are here in Asia.
SMBC Group establishes offshoring hub in Chennai, India
SMBC Group establishes offshoring hub in Chennai, India
The offshore hub will ensure stable systems development and operations, the bank said.
SMBC’s Bengalaru branch commences operations
Satoshi Onoe serves as head of the branch.
SMBC Group, Jefferies to establish wholesale equities business in Japan
SMBC is also increasing its investment in Jefferies to up to 20%.
SMBC to buy additional 4.2% stake in Yes Bank for $101.7m
It has already completed the acquisition for a 20% equity stake in the Indian bank.
SMBC names Sridhar Srinivasan as APAC transaction banking COO
He will be based in Singapore.
Japan’s megabanks may increase foreign bond purchases to meet income goals
Upcoming US Fed rate cuts may raise bond prices, increasing urgency to buy.
SMBC invests in fusion energy start-up
It aims to accelerate the establishment of fusion power reactors’ supply chains.
SMBC Aviation Capital joins holding company acquiring Air Lease Corporation
SMBC Aviation Capital will have a 4.99% equity interest in the holding company.
SMBC builds Africa presence with four new collaborations
It aims to support trade and investment, financing, and alleviate food shortages, it said.
SMBC invests in Novastar Ventures’ Africa fund
The fund’s budget for fiscal year 2025 is $340m.
SMBC’s profits down 1.5% to $2.5b in Q1 FY3/2026
Net interest income rose, but net trading and other operating income declined.
SMBC appoints Joy Kwek to lead capital markets & solutions in APAC
Kwek joins from Morgan Stanley.
SMBC sets up VC fund to invest in US fintech startups
It has a fund size of $300m.
VPBank clinches $350m loan to fund sustainable finance strategy
It will be allocated for green projects, SMEs, and infrastructure projects in underserved areas.
Japan’s SMFG eyes $1.1b additional investment in India’s Yes Bank: report
The Japanese megabank may raise its stake to 25%, sources said.
Japan’s megabanks brace for lower earnings growth on US uncertainties
They only expect a 7.9% net income growth, lower than the 25.3% previously.
SMBC invests in space transport and satellite integration startup
The megabank seeks to help grow Japan’s space industry.
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