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3mo agoSMFGCanal Road Group Secures Equity Commitment from SMBC to Support the CRG Direct Lending StrategyPR NewswireCanal Road Group ("CRG") today announced an expansion of its strategic relationship with SMBC as the bank makes an equity commitment to CRG's direct...
4mo agoTYO:8316 SMFGSMBC Announces Global Managing Director PromotionsBusiness WireSMBC Group today announced that the following colleagues have been promoted to Managing Director, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in leadership and global growth across corporate and investment banking and
5mo agoSMFGSMBC and Toshiba Jointly Develop New Equity Indices Using Advanced Quantum-Driven TechnologiesBusiness WireSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC") and Toshiba Corporation ("Toshiba") today announced the joint development of the SMBC/TOSHIBA Quantum Driven Diversified Japan Equity Index and the SMBC/TOSHIBA Quantum
6mo agoSMFGSMBC Capital Markets Hires Shrikar Shah to Lead Interest Rates Structured TradingBusiness WireSMBC Capital Markets, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, has announced the appointment of Shrikar Shah as Head of Interest Rates Structured Trading, advancing the firm's global Macro Rates platform and broader sales and
6mo agoSMFGSMBC Americas Announces Global Transaction Banking Platform Available for U.S. ClientsBusiness WireOnline banking portal integrates client feedback into a differentiated user experience – built and optimized by client insights SMBC Americas today announced the launch of cash management and payments capabilities as
8mo agoAL SMFGKBRA Assigns A- Issuer and Senior Unsecured Debt Ratings to Sumisho Air Lease Corporation; Expects to Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Issuance A-Business WireKBRA assigns issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings of A- to Takeoff Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), an entity which will merge with Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL, a global aircraft leasing company based in Los
12mo agoSMFGSMBC Americas Appoints Juan Kreutz as Head of Structured Finance SolutionsBusiness WireSMBC Group today announced the appointment of Juan (JC) Kreutz as Americas Head of Structured Finance Solutions and Deputy Head for the Americas business. Based in New York, JC will oversee the bank's structured
1y agoJEF SMFGSMBC Group and Jefferies Significantly Expand Their Global Strategic AllianceBusiness WireJoint Venture to Combine Equities and ECM Businesses in Japan Expanding Joint Coverage of Larger Sponsors In EMEA, Implementing Joint Origination, Underwriting and Execution of Syndicated Leveraged Finance for These
1y agoSMFGSMBC Americas' Christine Ferris Earns No.2 Spot on American Banker's 2025 Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT ListBusiness WireSMBC Americas is proud to announce that Christine Ferris, Head of Securitized Products, has earned the No.2 spot on American Banker's 2025 Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT list. "Christine's leadership, expertise
1y agoSMFGSMBC Americas Hires Nick Stevenson to Lead TMT Corporate and Investment BankingBusiness WireThe Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Americas Division today announced that Nick Stevenson has joined the bank as Group Head of technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) corporate and investment banking
1y agoSMFGSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Global Foundation supports the American Camp Association (ACA) with Grants to Strengthen Camp-School PartnershipsPR NewswireThe American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to announce a $500,000 grant initiative, made possible by the generous support of the Sumitomo Mitsui...
1y agoSMFGMonroe Capital, SMBC and MA Financial Launch US$1.7 Billion Middle Market Lending Joint VentureBusiness WireMonroe Capital, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and MA Asset Management (part of MA Financial Group, ASX: MAF) today announced the formation of a new joint venture ("JV"), which will invest up to US$1.7
1y agoSMFGSMBC Americas Hires Greg Keeley as Chief Operating OfficerBusiness WireThe Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Americas Division today announced that Greg Keeley has joined the bank as Chief Operating Officer. Based in New York and reporting to the Americas CEO, Greg will lead the
1y agoSMFGJenius Bank™ Unveils its New, Smarter Mobile and Online Banking Experience to Help Customers Live "Richer" LivesBusiness WireJenius Bank™ doubles down on commitment to help customers live "richer" lives through personalized, actionable insights Jenius Bank, the digital banking division of SMBC MANUBANK, a member of the SMBC Group, is
1y agoAPLD SMFGApplied Digital Closes $375 Million Financing with SMBC to Support Ellendale HPC CampusGlobeNewswireSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC") leads a $375 million financing for the Company's Ellendale High Performance Computing ("HPC") data center campus (the "Ellendale HPC Campus")Provides further validation of the
1y agoSMFGHillary Savoie, Chief Banking Officer, Wins "2025 Women of Influence: Finance" Honors by Los Angeles Business JournalBusiness WireThe dynamic executive is celebrated for her innovative leadership and transformative vision for the commercial business bank. Hillary Savoie, Managing Director and Chief Banking Officer for SMBC MANUBANK, was named
1y agoSMFGSMBC Group Americas Unit Designated Primary Dealer by Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkBusiness WireSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. (SMBC Nikko America), a registered broker-dealer and direct subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc., has been designated a primary dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
1y agoSMFGSMBC MANUBANK Announces Multiple Key Hires Across Credit, Accounting, and Technology Functions to Support GrowthBusiness WireThe bank welcomes Michael Trivich, MD, Chief Credit Officer; Monica Sparks, ED, Chief Accounting Officer; and Jeff Jones, MD, Chief Information Officer SMBC MANUBANK, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas
2y agoJEF SMFGJefferies Announces that Toru Nakashima, President and Group CEO of SMFG, Has Been Appointed to the Jefferies Board of DirectorsBusiness WireJefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:JEF) ("Jefferies") today announced the appointment of the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:SMFG) ("SMFG") President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Toru Nakashima, to
2y agoSMFGSMBC Hires Brian Reed to Lead Industrials Group as Americas Expansion ContinuesBusiness WireThe Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Americas Division today announced that Brian Reed has joined the bank to lead the Industrials Group as SMBC's expansion continues in the Americas. Based in New York and
2y agoSMFGJenius Bank Report Shows the Impact of Finances on Mental HealthBusiness WireMore than 50% of people say finances are causing stress, anxiety or feelings of depression Jenius Bank, the digital banking division of SMBC MANUBANK and a member of the SMBC Group, today unveiled the findings of its
2y agoSMFGJenius Bank Surpasses $1 Billion in DepositsBusiness WireThe new digital banking division of SMBC MANUBANK hits milestone by deeply understanding consumers' needs and empowering them with a market-leading rate Jenius Bank™ the new digital division of SMBC MANUBANK, a
2y agoJEF SMFGJefferies and SMBC Expand Strategic Alliance to CanadaBusiness WireJefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF) ("Jefferies") and SMBC Group announced today that they have expanded their global strategic alliance to enhance collaboration on future corporate and investment banking business
2y agoSMFGSMBC Americas Appoints Mark Corteil as Chief Risk OfficerBusiness WireSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) today announced the appointment of Mark Corteil as Chief Risk Officer for the Americas Division. In this role, Mark will serve on the Americas executive team and lead the
2y agoSMFGSMBC Announces Building Resilient Futures to Enrich Youth Through the Power of the OutdoorsBusiness WireInaugural Partners Include American Camp Association, Change Summer, and Outward Bound The Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Global Foundation, part of SMBC Group, is helping increase access to outdoor-based
2y agoSMFGSMBC Americas Continues Expansion With Senior High Yield and Leveraged Finance HiresBusiness WireSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Americas Division today announced the appointment of Clarke Adams as Head of High Yield Capital Markets and Matt Burke as Head of Leveraged Finance Origination. Additionally,
2y agoJEF SMFGJefferies and SMBC Expand and Strengthen Strategic Alliance, Broadening Joint Business Efforts Across EMEABusiness WireJefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:JEF) ("Jefferies") and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:SMFG) ("SMFG"), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC"), and other group companies (collectively, "SMBC
2y agoSMFGManufacturers Bank Rebrands as SMBC MANUBANKBusiness WireName change honors storied past while setting vision for innovative growth Manufacturers Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, announced today that it has changed its
2y agoSMFGSMBC Hires Paul Burke to Lead New Capital Solutions GroupBusiness WireSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a member of SMBC Group, today announced that Paul Burke has joined the firm to lead a newly created Capital Solutions Group. Based in New York, Paul will work across the
3y agoSMFGJenius Bank™ Unveils New Savings Account Product, Fueling More Positive Financial FuturesBusiness WireTailored specifically to meet consumer demand, Savings marks the digital bank's latest offering in a roster of upcoming new services Jenius Bank™, is the digital division of Manufacturers Bank, a California
3y agoSMFGITE Management L.P. Affiliate Agrees to Acquire SMBC Rail ServicesBusiness WireSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (collectively, SMBC Group, President and Group CEO Jun Ohta) and ITE Management L.P. (ITE), an investment firm specializing in industrial transportation assets and infrastructure,
3y agoSMFGSMBC Opens Representative Office in Washington D.C. as Growth in U.S. DeepensBusiness WireBank Adds Veteran Banking Policy Experts to Lead New Office Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a member of SMBC Group, today announced the opening of a representative office in Washington, D.C. to deepen ties
3y agoSMFGManufacturers Bank Announces Plans to Rebrand as SMBC MANUBANKBusiness WireManufacturers Bank, a subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, announced that it will be changing its name to SMBC MANUBANK as it expands into new markets and industries, and highlighting its
3y agoSMFGSMBC and LarrainVial Announce First Close of $200 million Colombian Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Debt FundBusiness WireSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, a member of SMBC Group, and LarrainVial, an independent Latin American financial services company, today announced the first close of a new debt fund that will provide Colombian
3y agoSMFGSMBC Capital Markets Appoints Marc Mansourian Head of Derivatives MarketingBusiness WireSMBC Capital Markets, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, today announced the appointment of Marc Mansourian as Head of Derivatives Marketing as the bank further develops its Americas sales and trading business. Based in
3y agoSMFGJenius Bank™ Launches Inaugural Product, Personal LoansBusiness WireOffering marks bank's first consumer product in a roster of upcoming new services Jenius Bank™, the digital banking division of Manufacturers Bank, a California state chartered commercial bank that is a
3y agoSMFGSMBC Appoints Matthew Grinnell Head of Global Sponsor CoverageBusiness WireSMBC Capital Markets, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, today announced the appointment of Matthew Grinnell as Head of Global Sponsor Coverage as the firm continues to grow its Americas Division Corporate Investment
3y agoJEF SMFGJefferies and SMBC Expand and Strengthen Strategic Alliance, Broadening Joint Business Efforts and Increasing SMBC's Equity Ownership in JefferiesBusiness WireJefferies and SMBC Group's Strategic Alliance Expands to Additional Businesses, Including a Full Suite of Capabilities for U.S. Investment Grade Companies, to Further Enhance Investment Banking Services to Our Broad
3y agoSMFGSMBC Capital Markets Appoints Gareth Hughes Head of TradingBusiness WireSMBC Capital Markets, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, today announced the appointment of Gareth Hughes as Head of Trading. Gareth will be based in New York. In his new role, Gareth will lead SMBC's derivatives and macro
3y agoSMFGSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. Names Steven Feinberg Head of Credit for Fixed Income Sales & Trading GroupBusiness WireSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, today announced the appointment of Steven Feinberg as Head of Credit for the Fixed Income Sales & Trading Group, based in New York. In his new role,
3y agoSMFGSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. Expands Equity Execution Services Group With Several New HiresBusiness WireSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, has announced a number of significant hires across the equity execution business over the past few months. These appointments further highlight SMBC Nikko
4y agoSMFGSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. Appoints Raffi Dawson as Managing Director, Head of Structured Finance GroupBusiness WireSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, today announced that Raffi Dawson has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Structured Finance Group. In this new role, Raffi will be responsible for
4y agoSMFGSMBC Continues Growth With New Human Resources, Strategy & Transformation AppointmentsBusiness WireSMBC, a member of SMBC Group, announced today the appointment of Robin Milberg as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Paul Sweeney as Head of Strategy & Transformation. Both report to the SMBC Group in the
4y agoSMFGSMBC Appoints Rick Davison as Chief Financial OfficerBusiness WireSMBC, a member of SMBC Group, today announced the appointment of Rick Davison as Chief Financial Officer for the Americas. Hirofumi Otsuka, CEO of SMBC Group in the Americas and President & CEO of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc., said, "Rick brings to S
4y agoSMFGSMBC Leads and Closes a $1.28 Billion Data Center Project Financing for QTS Realty TrustBusiness WireSMBC, a member of SMBC Group, led and closed a $1.28 billion financing for QTS Realty Trust, LLC ("QTS") to design and construct a new state-of-the-art data center campus. SMBC acted as the Sole Coordinating Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner, Green Loan Co
4y agoSMFGSMBC Nikko Securities America Appoints Joseph A. LaVorgna as New Chief EconomistBusiness WireSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, announced today the appointment of Joseph (Joe) A. LaVorgna as Managing Director and Chief Economist. "To add someone of Joe's caliber speaks volumes about our dedication to our clients and
4y agoSMFGSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. Debt Capital Markets Team Hires Senior Level Bankers; Amanda Boggs and Kashif M. Malik Join as Managing DirectorsBusiness WireSMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, today announced that Amanda Boggs and Kashif M. Malik have joined the firm as Managing Directors, Debt Capital Markets. They will work closely with and help lead the firm's debt capital market
4y agoSMFGSMBC Group to Launch Jenius Bank™, a New Digital Consumer Banking Business in the U.S.Business WireSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. ("SMFG", President and Group CEO Jun Ohta, together with subsidiaries "SMBC Group") announced today that it will strengthen its presence in the U.S. with a new digital consumer banking business. Jenius Bank™ will
4y agoSMFGSMBC Latin America Closes Landmark Renewables Transaction With $710 Million Bond Issuance, One of the Largest Private Placement in Region's Recent HistoryBusiness WireSMBC and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., members of SMBC Group, announced the completed execution of one the largest private placements in Latin America in recent history, refinancing Innergex's Chilean platform, with several businesses playing int
4y agoSMFGSMBC Further Strengthens Real Estate, Gaming & Leisure Banking Practice with Two New Senior HiresBusiness WireSMBC and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., members of SMBC Group, announced today the appointment of Christopher Baldwin and Josh Maio as Managing Directors. Christopher joins the Real Estate, Gaming & Leisure team within the Corporate & Investment B