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SMBC Nikko Securities America has recently made significant hires in its equity execution business to strengthen its presence in the U.S. and Japanese equity markets. The new team members are expected to enhance trading relationships and grow the U.S. equity liquidity pool. Allen Jordan, Marc Rosa, and Ted Langworthy are notable additions, bringing extensive experience and client relationships. This expansion emphasizes SMBC's commitment to developing new equity products and leveraging its strengths in securities lending.

SMBC has appointed Robin Milberg as Chief Human Resources Officer and Paul Sweeney as Head of Strategy & Transformation. Both will report to Debbie Freer, COO of the Americas. Milberg, with a strong HR background in financial services since joining SMBC in 2015, focuses on employee experience and HR strategies. Sweeney, who joined in 2019, previously led transformation efforts at SMBC and aims to align strategies with U.S. regulatory requirements. SMBC Group, a global leader in financial services, continues to expand its workforce to support growth.

SMBC Group has appointed Rick Davison as Chief Financial Officer for the Americas. Hirofumi Otsuka, CEO of SMBC Group in the Americas, emphasized Rick's strong track record in enhancing business and shareholder value. Rick previously served as U.S. Chief Financial Officer for the Royal Bank of Canada, overseeing finance-related areas and leading various initiatives. With a Bachelor of Business Administration from Villanova University, he aims to enhance financial processes and support business growth at SMBC.

SMBC, part of SMBC Group, has successfully closed a financing deal worth $1.28 billion for QTS Realty Trust to construct a new data center campus. This financing positions SMBC as Sole Coordinating Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner, Green Loan Coordinator, and Administrative Agent. This funding complements a previous June 2022 financing for a separate campus. Both transactions are aligned with the Green Loan Principles, endorsed by a third-party opinion, underscoring SMBC's commitment to supporting sustainable infrastructure development.

SMBC Nikko Securities America has appointed Joseph A. LaVorgna as Managing Director and Chief Economist. With over 25 years of experience, LaVorgna aims to enhance the firm's macro research team, crucial for expanding its Macro Rates product. Previously, he held positions at Natixis and the White House, contributing significantly to economic analysis. Yunson Du, the firm's Head of Fixed Income Sales and Trading, emphasized the appointment demonstrates their commitment to hiring top talent to serve institutional clients better.

SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. has appointed Amanda Boggs and Kashif M. Malik as Managing Directors in Debt Capital Markets. With extensive backgrounds in the Power and Energy sectors, they will enhance the firm's client service and business growth. Amanda joins from Citigroup after 21 years, while Kashif arrives from Credit Suisse after 12 years. Their expertise is expected to significantly uplift the firm's offerings and strengthen client relationships, contributing to sustained growth.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) announced the launch of Jenius Bank, a digital consumer banking business operating under Manufacturers Bank in the U.S. This initiative aims to provide personal loans initially, followed by savings and checking products within the year. Jenius Bank will leverage an advanced digital platform, focusing on customer-driven product designs and a remote workforce. The move emphasizes SMFG’s commitment to enhancing customer service and fulfilling the needs of digitally-native consumers.

SMBC and SMBC Nikko Securities America announced a significant achievement with the completion of a major private placement in Latin America, facilitating Aela Generación S.A.’s $710 million green bond issuance. This funding partially finances the acquisition of Aela, which has a renewable energy capacity of 609MW, and supports the installation of a battery energy storage system. The successful execution underscores SMBC's leadership in project finance and the strategic role of its teams in delivering comprehensive financial solutions for clients.