sumitomo mitsui

Why Asian borrowers are making their mark in Samurai bonds not loans

One of the region's most liquid but conservative markets is showing signs of moving down the credit curve again, although borrowers are still advised to adopt a step-by-step approach to issuance.

September 08, 2019

Moelis says Sumitomo relationship going “extremely well”

Rick Leaman, managing partner of Moelis & Company, says the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation tie-up is going well and the firm is planning to add platforms to its asset management business.

May 09, 2012

Sumitomo Mitsui invests in Wall Street's Moelis & Company

For the second day in a row, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announces an investment in a business that builds its advisory capabilities.

January 18, 2012

Sumitomo Mitsui pays $7.3 billion for RBS Aviation Capital

Sumitomo Mitsui buys RBS's aircraft leasing division as the UK lender continues to sell its non-core businesses.

January 17, 2012

SMBC, Barclays and Nikko join forces to serve Japan's wealthy

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Barclays Wealth and Nikko Cordial Securities announce a private banking joint venture in Japan.

July 04, 2010

SMBC launches new China collections capability

SMBC customers can now collect account receivables at ICBC branches across China.

April 12, 2010

SMFG prices largest-ever Japan bank equity offering

The Japanese megabank raises $8.2 billion and boosts its capital ratios following the Nikko Cordial Securities acquisition and losses in the past financial year.

June 15, 2009

Daiwa SMBC bullish on Close Brothers acquisition

Daiwa SMBC's Yoshikazu Fukushima, co-head of global investment banking, explains the rationale behind last week's acquisition of Close Brothers Corporate Finance.

May 24, 2009

SMBC officially buys Nikko Citi units for $7.9 billion

Citi sells off its Japanese domestic securities arm to boost its capital, but keeps the global arm.

May 03, 2009

SMFG set to buy part of Nikko Citi for $5.2 billion

As the long-awaited sale looks to happen, some observers are surprised by the absence of Mizuho.

April 29, 2009