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.
VPBank clinches $350m loan to fund sustainable finance strategy
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.
SMFG to establish agentic AI firm in Singapore
Ahmed Jamil Mazhari has been named CEO and SMFG’s AI transformation advisor.
Banks in China, Australia see market caps rise in Q2 on falling interest rates
In contrast, Japanese megabanks and DBS saw their market caps fall.
SMBC commences simplified foreign currency remittances in China
It is currently available in five of its branches in China.
Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
SMBC becomes strategic partner of TOMODACHI Initiative leadership program
The next program will involve 20 university undergraduate students in Japan.
Japan’s SMBC invests in biotechnology fund
ANV aims to create global biotech companies of Japanese origin.
SMBC Malaysia nabs StanChart banker as head of corporate banking
Wendy Ooi will lead SMBC Malaysia’s non-Japanese corporate banking strategy.
SMBC clinches approval to open branch in Bengaluru, India
This is the Japanese megabank’s fifth branch in the country.
SMBC names DBS MD as head of corporate banking for APAC
Joyce Tee brings three decades of experience working in the banking industry.
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.
SMBC board opposes proposals to amend articles on financial and climate risk
The board said that the proposals are inappropriate.
SMBC names Luis Pereira as co-regional CIO for APAC
He will partner with Fumitaka Kato, co-regional CIO for APAC.
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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