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. 

Sumitomo Mitsui FG’s profit up 22.3% to $8.12b in FY2025

Sumitomo Mitsui FG’s profit up 22.3% to $8.12b in FY2025

Its return on equity is expected to rise to 9% to 10% in the next five years.
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SMBC board opposes proposals to amend articles on financial and climate risk

The board said that the proposals are inappropriate.
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SMBC names Luis Pereira as co-regional CIO for APAC

He will partner with Fumitaka Kato, co-regional CIO for APAC.
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Japan’s SMBC is buying a 20% stake in India’s Yes Bank

Yes Bank is India’s sixth-largest private sector commercial bank in India.
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SMBC, Fujitsu Limited to create data analytics business

Japanese companies reportedly want data-driven operations to improve efficiency.

SMBC inks MOU to explore commercialization of stablecoins

They will explore technical, regulatory, and market infrastructure requirements for it.

Japan’s SMBC enters partnership agreement with Avispa Fukuoka

It will introduce a scholarship program and promote use of sports data utilization.

SMBC Aviation Capital receives $445m settlement for terminated Russian contracts

SMBC expects to record equity gains of affiliated companies amounting to $250m.

SMBC, Nomura to issue digital bond with new settlement scheme

They are also working on a proof of concept for settlement of securities using digital currency.

Sumitomo Mitsui unveil Grantee Introduction Services

Customers will be connected to entities and institutions that support education.

Japan’s SMBC launches new finance scheme for semiconductor industry

SMBC will structure loans based on valuations made by two firms.

SMBC teams up with Euphoria Co. for human capital management services

SMBC will provide digital systems for the visualisation and analysis of the impact of human capital on companies.

SEA, Japanese banks vie for Panin Bank’s state: report

OCBC and CIMB are interested, whilst Maybank is exploring a potential bid, according to sources.

Japanese banks see loans and deposits rise in November

Foreign banks saw their total yen-denominated loans jump 25.2% YoY.

SMFG reports $4.86b profit for H1 FY2024

Earnings per share (diluted) is JPY184.72 for the period.

Atome Financial clinches $200m facility for SEA expansion plans

The digital payments platform reported that it turned EBITDA positive in Q1.