Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is a Tokyo-based financial services holding company that ranks among Japan’s premier banking institutions. Established in 2002 through the merger of the former Sumitomo Bank and Sakura Bank, SMFG has grown into one of the country’s “big three” megabanks. The group delivers a broad range of financial services designed to meet the needs of corporate, retail and public sector clients.
SMFG’s principal businesses include commercial banking, leasing, securities, consumer finance and asset management. Its commercial banking arm provides domestic and international lending, cash management and trade finance solutions, while affiliated companies offer leasing, leasing-related financing, investment banking, stock brokerage and underwriting services. The group also maintains consumer finance businesses under its subsidiary brands, offering personal loans, credit card services and small- and medium-sized enterprise financing.
With operations spanning Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group supports clients engaged in cross-border trade, investment and capital market activities. The company’s global network comprises branch offices, subsidiaries and strategic alliances in key financial centers, enabling seamless service delivery and market insight.
Governed by a board of directors and led by a president and chief executive officer, SMFG’s executive team is headquartered in Tokyo. The leadership team draws on decades of banking and financial services experience to guide the group’s strategy, with a focus on digital innovation, risk management and sustainable finance initiatives.