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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) operates as a leading financial holding company and ranks among Japan's top financial services providers. SMFG engages in the comprehensive management of its subsidiaries, which deliver a wide array of financial services.
As Japan's second-largest bank, tied with Mizuho Financial Group and following Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, SMFG holds a significant market share of 7.1% in domestic loans as of March 2023. The company is particularly notable for its substantial consumer finance business, fully owning the Promise business and SMBC Card.
SMFG's reach extends into various financial sectors, including leasing through one of Japan's largest leasing companies and aircraft leasing via SMBC Aviation Capital, which is among the top five aircraft lessors globally.
In the securities domain, SMFG's SMBC Nikko unit stands as Japan's third-largest retail broker, although the company is striving to match its competitors in institutional securities and asset management.
The group's latest news highlights ongoing business developments and collaborations, such as partnerships with other financial institutions, strategic acquisitions, and expansion efforts to strengthen its market position.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) has announced the appointment of Toru Nakashima, President and Group CEO of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (NYSE: SMFG), to its Board of Directors effective August 12, 2024. This appointment strengthens the strategic alliance between Jefferies and SMBC Group, first established in 2021 and expanded in 2023 and 2024. SMBC intends to increase its economic ownership of Jefferies to up to 15% on an as-converted and fully diluted basis, recently reaching 10.9%. Mr. Nakashima's appointment follows SMBC's right to nominate a board member upon reaching this ownership threshold. Jefferies' CEO Rich Handler and President Brian Friedman expressed enthusiasm for the expanded alliance and the value Mr. Nakashima brings to the board.
The Sumitomo Mitsui Banking (SMBC) Americas Division has appointed Brian Reed to lead its Industrials Group amidst its ongoing expansion in the Americas. Based in New York, Brian will report to Stephanie Bowker and Yoshiyuki Natsuyama. He is tasked with growing the industrials business and managing a team covering sectors such as autos, transportation & mobility, aerospace & defense, and diversified industrials. Brian joins SMBC from Citigroup, where he was the Global Head of Diversified Industrials Corporate Banking. With over two decades of experience in global banking, including a stint as a management consultant, his extensive industry relationships and expertise are expected to bolster SMBC’s Corporate and Investment Banking Coverage team.
Jenius Bank, a digital division of SMBC MANUBANK, reached $1 billion in deposits for its high-yield savings product, offering a 5.25% APY. Launched in summer 2023, the bank also amassed over $700 million in loans. This achievement highlights evolving consumer preferences in financial services. John Rosenfeld, President of Jenius Bank, emphasized the demand for innovative, convenient, and secure banking solutions. Jenius Bank aims to help customers achieve their financial goals and reduce stress. Hirofumi Otsuka, CEO of SMBC Americas Division, noted the bank’s role in SMBC's long-term growth strategy. Plans for product expansion are underway.
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