2 Of Japan's 3 Megabanks Expected To Post First-Half Earnings Dip

Two of Japan's three megabanks are likely to report a decline in their fiscal first-half 2025 earnings, mainly due to one-time gains in the same period of 2024. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, all three banks are expected to exceed their income targets amid rising interest rates. The three megabanks set their full-year earnings outlook based on the exchange rate of ￥140 earlier this year, compared with the current rate of about ￥154.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 13, 2025

SMBC Americas Appoints Juan Kreutz as Head of Structured Finance Solutions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMBC 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 product businesses, including project finance debt & advisory, real estate finance, leveraged finance, fund finance, transportation, leasing, and global trade finance, while also overseeing SMBC's Latin America region. “JC has made a significant impact on.

Business Wire • Nov 12, 2025

SMFG vs. CM: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) and Canadian Imperial Bank (CM). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 4, 2025

Sumitomo Mitsui: All Eyes On Capital Recycling

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is still deserving of a "Buy" rating, as I view its capital recycling activities as value-enhancing. SMFG's recent monetization of its Kotak Mahindra Bank stake and the Infcurion IPO have strengthened its capital base and provided financial flexibility. Proceeds are being reinvested into strategic stakes in Yes Bank and Jefferies, enhancing exposure to growth markets and realizing ROE accretion.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2025

SMFG or NABZY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Banks - Foreign stocks have likely encountered both Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (NABZY). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 16, 2025

New Strong Buy Stocks for October 6th

PGY, SMFG, DINO, TPG and ECO have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 6, 2025.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 6, 2025

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for October 6th

PGY, IDCC and SMFG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on October 6, 2025.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 6, 2025

SMFG vs. NABZY: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (NABZY). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 30, 2025

SMBC Group and Jefferies Significantly Expand Their Global Strategic Alliance

NEW YORK & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) (“Jefferies”) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: SMFG) (“SMFG”), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”), and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. (“SMBC Nikko”) (collectively, “SMBC Group”) announced today that they are significantly expanding their Global Strategic Alliance. SMBC Group and Jefferies initially entered into a Strategic Alliance in 2021 to collaborate on future corporate and investment bankin.

Business Wire • Sep 19, 2025

Jefferies Deepens Ties With Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui

The Japanese firm's SMBC unit plans to raise its stake in the Wall Street bank to up to 20%.

WSJ • Sep 19, 2025