Sumitomo Mitsui

Japan’s largest banks to jointly issue stablecoins by March 2027

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group ramps up aircraft leasing investments to tap a global market surging from plane shortages.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank targeting US$500 million for new aircraft lease fund

Nippon Life has been exploring various ways to enhance its asset management business.

SMFG, Nippon Life in talks to set up 500 billion yen private credit fund: sources

Shares in the US investment bank, which competes with some of Wall Street’s biggest names, have fallen more than 36% this year.

Japan’s SMFG prepares for possible takeover of Jefferies, FT reports

Asia’s offshore loan market has been weighed down by elevated dollar interest rates, geopolitical risks and heightened competition among global lenders as deal flow dwindles.

Senior loan bankers depart Mizuho, SMBC after Asia volumes slump

MUFG announced a 250 billion yen share buyback, bringing its total for FY 2026 to a record 500 billion yen.

Japan’s megabanks lift profit forecasts to record highs, step up buybacks

In the latest sign of Japan Inc's growing appetite for South-east Asia's healthcare market, Mitsubishi Corp has acquired a strategic minority stake in Singapore's Fullerton Health.
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SMFG is seeking to acquire about 5 per cent of Yes Bank shares from US investment fund Carlyle Group and other minority shareholders.

SMFG said to eye US$1.1 billion additional investment in Yes Bank: sources

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank's Hong Kong branch faced growing competition from overseas banks in recent years

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust said to shut Hong Kong branch by June 2026

Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has begun evacuating staff from locations including Iran and Qatar to ensure their safety.

Japanese megabanks weigh Middle East evacuations, JPMorgan limits travel